Welcome back! In this week's episode we chat to Barry Cockcroft about evidence-based prevention and why it's now more relevant than ever.

In the podcast, we discuss the importance of prevention, what could change as a result of COVID-19 and what he would have done differently as chief dental officer.

Topics covered include:

• Importance of evidence-based prevention
• Prevention in care homes
• Impact of COVID-19
• Cross-infection guidance
• Time as chief dental officer
• Life lessons

In the tenth episode, we chat to Hassan Asad – also known as the Bearded Tooth Fairy.

We discuss his memories when he left Baghdad, Iraq, as a boy and began his journey over to the UK.

We also touch on dentistry as a student, obstacles he's had to face and what advice he'd give new graduates as they begin their dental careers.

Topics covered include:

• From Baghdad to the UK
• Dentistry at university
• Inspirations
• Advice for dental graduates
• Mental health
• Getting a Blue Peter badge

In this week's episode, we chat to award-winning hygienist Anna Middleton. Founder of the brand 'London Hygienist', Anna hopes to change the way oral health care is delivered to patients.

We discuss social media in all its glory, including top tips for dental professionals and how to manage your screen time while keeping content fresh and relevant.

Key topics include:

• Practice preparations
• Communicating with patients during lockdown
• Creating content
• Importance of social media
• Top tips for other dental professionals