Oral Health Matters Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/oral-health-matters-1891767b-a3c0-4276-9738-09cb2e4adfd8 Welcome to Oral Health Matters, a brand new podcast from the Dental Public Health Group at University College London and presented by eminent dental public health expert Professor Richard Watt. Research Podcasts 02f07f14-50cf-5815-9b4b-e421e7ccf7be yes Oral Health Matters Series 2 Trailer Oral Health Matters - Series Trailer en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:15:45 +0100 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:16:24 +0100 https://oral-health-matters.transistor.fm/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/FLoiv4CDt35WJH7s0wFXhU5W4Y3Xtao5C10kv96zHYM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYzE3/OWIwYmJiZGFhNDEw/N2E5ZjE1Yzc2MTZh/ZjdjMS5qcGVn.jpg Oral Health Matters https://oral-health-matters.transistor.fm/ episodic Research Podcasts Welcome to Oral Health Matters, a brand new podcast from the Dental Public Health Group at University College London and presented by eminent dental public health expert Professor Richard Watt. Welcome to Oral Health Matters, a brand new podcast from the Dental Public Health Group at University College London and presented by eminent dental public health expert Professor Richard Watt.. oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease Research Podcasts No No Pro-equity policy agenda 2 2 5 5 Pro-equity policy agenda full 86a46a34-ffa5-4b3e-9630-0a7763ef6b42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fe452fb In the fifth episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London, is joined by two experts in health inequalities to discuss the pro-equity policy agenda.

This conversation explores why researchers have often failed to influence policymakers effectively, despite 30 years of investigation into health inequalities. As the world faces the ongoing impacts of climate change and the aftermath of a global pandemic, this episode examines how to move beyond "lifestyle drift" and address the structural determinants of health. Our guests provide a deep dive into the necessity of a lifecourse approach and discuss how to pivot research so that communities are treated as knowledge holders and experts rather than just participants.

Our Guests: · Yvonne Kelly – Professor of Lifecourse Epidemiology at UCL and Co-Director of the ESRC-funded Equalize program, focusing on health inequalities research. · Bulela Vava – Founder and President of the Public Oral Health Forum and lecturer in community dentistry at Wits University in South Africa. Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram.

This is a Research Podcasts production.

You can read a transcript of the conversation here.

Episode Credits

Presenter: Richard Watt
UCL Guests: Yvonne Kelly and Bulela Vava 
Producer: Catherine McDonald
Research Podcasts Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic

]]> In the fifth episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London, is joined by two experts in health inequalities to discuss the pro-equity policy agenda.

This conversation explores why researchers have often failed to influence policymakers effectively, despite 30 years of investigation into health inequalities. As the world faces the ongoing impacts of climate change and the aftermath of a global pandemic, this episode examines how to move beyond "lifestyle drift" and address the structural determinants of health. Our guests provide a deep dive into the necessity of a lifecourse approach and discuss how to pivot research so that communities are treated as knowledge holders and experts rather than just participants.

Our Guests: · Yvonne Kelly – Professor of Lifecourse Epidemiology at UCL and Co-Director of the ESRC-funded Equalize program, focusing on health inequalities research. · Bulela Vava – Founder and President of the Public Oral Health Forum and lecturer in community dentistry at Wits University in South Africa. Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram.

This is a Research Podcasts production.

You can read a transcript of the conversation here.

Episode Credits

Presenter: Richard Watt
UCL Guests: Yvonne Kelly and Bulela Vava 
Producer: Catherine McDonald
Research Podcasts Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:15:35 +0100 Research Podcasts Research Podcasts 1548 In the fifth episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London, is joined by two experts in health inequalities to discuss the pro-equity policy agenda.

This conversation explores why researchers have often failed to influence policymakers effectively, despite 30 years of investigation into health inequalities. As the world faces the ongoing impacts of climate change and the aftermath of a global pandemic, this episode examines how to move beyond "lifestyle drift" and address the structural determinants of health. Our guests provide a deep dive into the necessity of a lifecourse approach and discuss how to pivot research so that communities are treated as knowledge holders and experts rather than just participants.

Our Guests: · Yvonne Kelly – Professor of Lifecourse Epidemiology at UCL and Co-Director of the ESRC-funded Equalize program, focusing on health inequalities research. · Bulela Vava – Founder and President of the Public Oral Health Forum and lecturer in community dentistry at Wits University in South Africa. Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram.

This is a Research Podcasts production.

You can read a transcript of the conversation here.

Episode Credits

Presenter: Richard Watt
UCL Guests: Yvonne Kelly and Bulela Vava 
Producer: Catherine McDonald
Research Podcasts Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic

]]> oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease No Bangkok Declaration – what next? 2 2 4 4 Bangkok Declaration – what next? full 6c0d3472-d31f-401d-8c6e-9ded187e620e https://share.transistor.fm/s/56d20cfa In the fourth episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London, is joined by two global leaders in oral health to reflect on the historic WHO Bangkok Declaration. This conversation explores the shift from oral health as a neglected periphery of medicine to a global priority, catalysed by the first-ever WHO global meeting on oral health in November 2024.

 

As the geopolitical landscape shifts in 2026, this episode examines whether the momentum gained in Bangkok can be sustained despite significant changes in international funding and leadership. Our guests provide a deep dive into the "Bangkok spirit," discussing the legal and practical roadmaps created to integrate oral care into Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the power of global coalitions to ensure there is "no health without oral health".

 

Our Guests:

  • Paula Vassallo - Chief Dentist in Malta and a prominent advocate for oral health across the European Union and international organizations.
  • Irving McKenzie - Chief Dentist in Jamaica and a high-profile policy figure across the Caribbean and the Americas.

 

Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). 

 

Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram.

 

This is a Research Podcasts production. 

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here.

 

Episode Credits

 

Presenter: Richard Watt, UCL 

Guests: Paula Vassallo and Irving McKenzie 

Producer: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic

 

]]> In the fourth episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London, is joined by two global leaders in oral health to reflect on the historic WHO Bangkok Declaration. This conversation explores the shift from oral health as a neglected periphery of medicine to a global priority, catalysed by the first-ever WHO global meeting on oral health in November 2024.

 

As the geopolitical landscape shifts in 2026, this episode examines whether the momentum gained in Bangkok can be sustained despite significant changes in international funding and leadership. Our guests provide a deep dive into the "Bangkok spirit," discussing the legal and practical roadmaps created to integrate oral care into Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the power of global coalitions to ensure there is "no health without oral health".

 

Our Guests:

  • Paula Vassallo - Chief Dentist in Malta and a prominent advocate for oral health across the European Union and international organizations.
  • Irving McKenzie - Chief Dentist in Jamaica and a high-profile policy figure across the Caribbean and the Americas.

 

Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). 

 

Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram.

 

This is a Research Podcasts production. 

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here.

 

Episode Credits

 

Presenter: Richard Watt, UCL 

Guests: Paula Vassallo and Irving McKenzie 

Producer: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic

 

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:23:07 +0100 Research Podcasts Research Podcasts 1530 In the fourth episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London, is joined by two global leaders in oral health to reflect on the historic WHO Bangkok Declaration. This conversation explores the shift from oral health as a neglected periphery of medicine to a global priority, catalysed by the first-ever WHO global meeting on oral health in November 2024.

 

As the geopolitical landscape shifts in 2026, this episode examines whether the momentum gained in Bangkok can be sustained despite significant changes in international funding and leadership. Our guests provide a deep dive into the "Bangkok spirit," discussing the legal and practical roadmaps created to integrate oral care into Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the power of global coalitions to ensure there is "no health without oral health".

 

Our Guests:

  • Paula Vassallo - Chief Dentist in Malta and a prominent advocate for oral health across the European Union and international organizations.
  • Irving McKenzie - Chief Dentist in Jamaica and a high-profile policy figure across the Caribbean and the Americas.

 

Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). 

 

Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram.

 

This is a Research Podcasts production. 

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here.

 

Episode Credits

 

Presenter: Richard Watt, UCL 

Guests: Paula Vassallo and Irving McKenzie 

Producer: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic

 

]]> oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease No Oral health as a fundamental human right 2 2 3 3 Oral health as a fundamental human right full 227a4119-4ee2-46c1-aed4-72a9426ea4a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/acf5f46e In the third episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London, is joined by two leading legal and health researchers to discuss the intersection of international law and dental health. This conversation explores the shift from viewing health as an abstract value to a body of binding national and international standards that frame oral health as a fundamental human right.  

 

As global health agendas increasingly prioritize equity, this episode examines whether a country can truly achieve universal health coverage if oral health remains excluded or relegated to the private sector. Our guests provide a deep dive into the legal obligations of states to "respect, protect, and fulfil" the right to health, the impact of commercial determinants, and how human rights frameworks can serve as a powerful counterbalance to the influence of harmful industries. 

 

Our Guests: 

  • Dominique Mollet - Lecturer in the Faculty of Law at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. 
  • Sara Laura Ferrari - Research Fellow in the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences at the University of Milan in Italy. 

Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). 

Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram. 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here. 

 

Episode Credits 

Presenter:  Richard Watt, UCL 

Guests: Dominique Mollet, University of Groningen and Sara Laura Ferrari, University of Milan 

Producer: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts 

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts   

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic 

]]> In the third episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London, is joined by two leading legal and health researchers to discuss the intersection of international law and dental health. This conversation explores the shift from viewing health as an abstract value to a body of binding national and international standards that frame oral health as a fundamental human right.  

 

As global health agendas increasingly prioritize equity, this episode examines whether a country can truly achieve universal health coverage if oral health remains excluded or relegated to the private sector. Our guests provide a deep dive into the legal obligations of states to "respect, protect, and fulfil" the right to health, the impact of commercial determinants, and how human rights frameworks can serve as a powerful counterbalance to the influence of harmful industries. 

 

Our Guests: 

  • Dominique Mollet - Lecturer in the Faculty of Law at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. 
  • Sara Laura Ferrari - Research Fellow in the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences at the University of Milan in Italy. 

Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). 

Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram. 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here. 

 

Episode Credits 

Presenter:  Richard Watt, UCL 

Guests: Dominique Mollet, University of Groningen and Sara Laura Ferrari, University of Milan 

Producer: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts 

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts   

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic 

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:20:54 +0000 Research Podcasts Research Podcasts 1658 In the third episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London, is joined by two leading legal and health researchers to discuss the intersection of international law and dental health. This conversation explores the shift from viewing health as an abstract value to a body of binding national and international standards that frame oral health as a fundamental human right.  

 

As global health agendas increasingly prioritize equity, this episode examines whether a country can truly achieve universal health coverage if oral health remains excluded or relegated to the private sector. Our guests provide a deep dive into the legal obligations of states to "respect, protect, and fulfil" the right to health, the impact of commercial determinants, and how human rights frameworks can serve as a powerful counterbalance to the influence of harmful industries. 

 

Our Guests: 

  • Dominique Mollet - Lecturer in the Faculty of Law at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. 
  • Sara Laura Ferrari - Research Fellow in the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences at the University of Milan in Italy. 

Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). 

Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram. 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here. 

 

Episode Credits 

Presenter:  Richard Watt, UCL 

Guests: Dominique Mollet, University of Groningen and Sara Laura Ferrari, University of Milan 

Producer: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts 

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts   

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic 

]]> oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease No UN High Level Meeting on NCDs 2 2 2 2 UN High Level Meeting on NCDs full aef5294a-db14-4297-a5bb-d79d1b749552 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c406e6e In the second episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London, is joined by two global health experts to deconstruct the high-stakes political diplomacy behind the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). 

  

As global health priorities are increasingly dictated by geopolitical manoeuvring rather than scientific consensus, how do we ensure oral health isn't left behind? This episode provides an insider’s look at the "battlegrounds" of UN declarations - where even the placement of a comma is negotiated - and explores the fallout of the US and Argentina’s decision to block the initial declaration in September 2025. From the influence of commercial interests and "hidden" WhatsApp diplomacy to the rising leadership of lower- and middle-income countries, our guests discuss whether this new declaration is a definitive win or simply a tool for future accountability. 

 

Our Guests: 

  • Dr. Taskeen Khan – Director of Research at the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) and former global health expert at the WHO. 
  • Dr. Habib Benzian – Professor at the University of Sydney and the University of the Western Cape, and a leading figure in the Lancet Commission on Oral Health. 


Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). 


Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram. 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

]]> In the second episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London, is joined by two global health experts to deconstruct the high-stakes political diplomacy behind the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). 

  

As global health priorities are increasingly dictated by geopolitical manoeuvring rather than scientific consensus, how do we ensure oral health isn't left behind? This episode provides an insider’s look at the "battlegrounds" of UN declarations - where even the placement of a comma is negotiated - and explores the fallout of the US and Argentina’s decision to block the initial declaration in September 2025. From the influence of commercial interests and "hidden" WhatsApp diplomacy to the rising leadership of lower- and middle-income countries, our guests discuss whether this new declaration is a definitive win or simply a tool for future accountability. 

 

Our Guests: 

  • Dr. Taskeen Khan – Director of Research at the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) and former global health expert at the WHO. 
  • Dr. Habib Benzian – Professor at the University of Sydney and the University of the Western Cape, and a leading figure in the Lancet Commission on Oral Health. 


Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). 


Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram. 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:24:38 +0000 Research Podcasts Research Podcasts 1691 In the second episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London, is joined by two global health experts to deconstruct the high-stakes political diplomacy behind the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). 

  

As global health priorities are increasingly dictated by geopolitical manoeuvring rather than scientific consensus, how do we ensure oral health isn't left behind? This episode provides an insider’s look at the "battlegrounds" of UN declarations - where even the placement of a comma is negotiated - and explores the fallout of the US and Argentina’s decision to block the initial declaration in September 2025. From the influence of commercial interests and "hidden" WhatsApp diplomacy to the rising leadership of lower- and middle-income countries, our guests discuss whether this new declaration is a definitive win or simply a tool for future accountability. 

 

Our Guests: 

  • Dr. Taskeen Khan – Director of Research at the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) and former global health expert at the WHO. 
  • Dr. Habib Benzian – Professor at the University of Sydney and the University of the Western Cape, and a leading figure in the Lancet Commission on Oral Health. 


Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). 


Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram. 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

]]> oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease No Public health in an unstable political environment 2 2 1 1 Public health in an unstable political environment full daa55d4f-22b8-4c49-b2a5-db7756eb85cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/72fa1efa In the opening episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is joined by two global leaders in dental public health to navigate the complex and often volatile intersection of politics and healthcare.

 

As geopolitical landscapes shift toward populist agendas, what happens to the world's most vulnerable populations? This episode provides a critical look at how recent political changes in the US and the Global South are directly impacting oral health funding, research, and equity. From the removal of DEI programming in American universities to the withdrawal of major international health funding in South Africa, our guests explore whether this era of "chaos and uncertainty" can be a catalyst for new, innovative models of global collaboration.

 

Our Guests:
Dr. Bob Weyant - Professor of Dental Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, and a seasoned policy advocate.

Dr. Khabiso Ramphoma - Associate Professor at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, and a rising leader in global oral health research.


Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram.

This is a Research Podcasts production. 

 

Episode Credits

 

Presenter:  Richard Watt, UCL

Guests: Bob Weyant, University of Pittsburgh and Khabiso Ramphoma, University of the Western Cape in South Africa

Producer: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic

]]> In the opening episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is joined by two global leaders in dental public health to navigate the complex and often volatile intersection of politics and healthcare.

 

As geopolitical landscapes shift toward populist agendas, what happens to the world's most vulnerable populations? This episode provides a critical look at how recent political changes in the US and the Global South are directly impacting oral health funding, research, and equity. From the removal of DEI programming in American universities to the withdrawal of major international health funding in South Africa, our guests explore whether this era of "chaos and uncertainty" can be a catalyst for new, innovative models of global collaboration.

 

Our Guests:
Dr. Bob Weyant - Professor of Dental Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, and a seasoned policy advocate.

Dr. Khabiso Ramphoma - Associate Professor at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, and a rising leader in global oral health research.


Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram.

This is a Research Podcasts production. 

 

Episode Credits

 

Presenter:  Richard Watt, UCL

Guests: Bob Weyant, University of Pittsburgh and Khabiso Ramphoma, University of the Western Cape in South Africa

Producer: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:18:06 +0000 Research Podcasts Research Podcasts 1482 In the opening episode of Series 2 of Oral Health Matters, host Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is joined by two global leaders in dental public health to navigate the complex and often volatile intersection of politics and healthcare.

 

As geopolitical landscapes shift toward populist agendas, what happens to the world's most vulnerable populations? This episode provides a critical look at how recent political changes in the US and the Global South are directly impacting oral health funding, research, and equity. From the removal of DEI programming in American universities to the withdrawal of major international health funding in South Africa, our guests explore whether this era of "chaos and uncertainty" can be a catalyst for new, innovative models of global collaboration.

 

Our Guests:
Dr. Bob Weyant - Professor of Dental Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, and a seasoned policy advocate.

Dr. Khabiso Ramphoma - Associate Professor at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, and a rising leader in global oral health research.


Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Follow the conversation by connecting with the Dental Public Health Group on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Instagram.

This is a Research Podcasts production. 

 

Episode Credits

 

Presenter:  Richard Watt, UCL

Guests: Bob Weyant, University of Pittsburgh and Khabiso Ramphoma, University of the Western Cape in South Africa

Producer: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic

]]> oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease No Oral Health Matters Series 2 Trailer 2 2 Oral Health Matters Series 2 Trailer trailer 2bc6865f-0722-4183-8af0-93e3e051deb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18353016 Oral Health Matters is a podcast from the Dental Public Health Group at UCL and presented by eminent dental public health expert Professor Richard Watt. 

We’ll be in conversation with researchers, policymakers and activists from around the world who are working to better understand the causes and consequences of oral diseases and to identify possible policy solutions to improve oral health. 

So if you're a policy maker, clinician researcher, or member of a community who wants to know more about why oral health matters and what interventions and policies might make a difference, please follow us wherever you find your podcasts. 

Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL, with support from Research Podcasts and funding from the UK National Institute for Health and Care Research. 

]]> Oral Health Matters is a podcast from the Dental Public Health Group at UCL and presented by eminent dental public health expert Professor Richard Watt. 

We’ll be in conversation with researchers, policymakers and activists from around the world who are working to better understand the causes and consequences of oral diseases and to identify possible policy solutions to improve oral health. 

So if you're a policy maker, clinician researcher, or member of a community who wants to know more about why oral health matters and what interventions and policies might make a difference, please follow us wherever you find your podcasts. 

Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL, with support from Research Podcasts and funding from the UK National Institute for Health and Care Research. 

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:52:33 +0000 Research Podcasts Research Podcasts 96 Oral Health Matters is a podcast from the Dental Public Health Group at UCL and presented by eminent dental public health expert Professor Richard Watt. 

We’ll be in conversation with researchers, policymakers and activists from around the world who are working to better understand the causes and consequences of oral diseases and to identify possible policy solutions to improve oral health. 

So if you're a policy maker, clinician researcher, or member of a community who wants to know more about why oral health matters and what interventions and policies might make a difference, please follow us wherever you find your podcasts. 

Oral Health Matters is produced by the Dental Public Health Group at UCL, with support from Research Podcasts and funding from the UK National Institute for Health and Care Research. 

]]> oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease No Supporting oral health as a global priority 1 1 6 6 Supporting oral health as a global priority full 5964dfdd-4555-4bc6-90b0-563e37ebccc5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41fba126 In episode 6 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is in conversation withDr Benoit Varenne from the World Health Organisation and Dr Dympna Kavanagh, Chief Dental Officer in the Department of Health, Ireland. Together they discuss current and forthcoming developments in global and national oral health policy and how the research community can best support oral health as a public health priority around the world.  

Credits  

  

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> In episode 6 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is in conversation withDr Benoit Varenne from the World Health Organisation and Dr Dympna Kavanagh, Chief Dental Officer in the Department of Health, Ireland. Together they discuss current and forthcoming developments in global and national oral health policy and how the research community can best support oral health as a public health priority around the world.  

Credits  

  

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:01:00 +0000 Research Podcasts Research Podcasts 1809 In episode 6 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is in conversation withDr Benoit Varenne from the World Health Organisation and Dr Dympna Kavanagh, Chief Dental Officer in the Department of Health, Ireland. Together they discuss current and forthcoming developments in global and national oral health policy and how the research community can best support oral health as a public health priority around the world.  

Credits  

  

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease No Global health: the burning issues 1 1 5 5 Global health: the burning issues full cf0c8d1c-00ae-4a14-953a-67bf720d87c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/117cbd50 In episode 5 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is in conversation with Professor Sharon Friel from the Australian National University. and Professor Delan Devakumar, from University College London. Together they discuss developments in the broader global health research agenda and highlight the burning issues specifically linked to equity and commercial determinants.  

Credits  

  

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> In episode 5 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is in conversation with Professor Sharon Friel from the Australian National University. and Professor Delan Devakumar, from University College London. Together they discuss developments in the broader global health research agenda and highlight the burning issues specifically linked to equity and commercial determinants.  

Credits  

  

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:01:00 +0000 Research Podcasts Research Podcasts 1869 In episode 5 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is in conversation with Professor Sharon Friel from the Australian National University. and Professor Delan Devakumar, from University College London. Together they discuss developments in the broader global health research agenda and highlight the burning issues specifically linked to equity and commercial determinants.  

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Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease No Oral health: a question of policy? 1 1 4 4 Oral health: a question of policy? full f9715ce5-4224-4e90-9a03-049a167f958a https://share.transistor.fm/s/470928ea In episode 4 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is in conversation with Dr Lisa Jamieson from the University of Adelaide, Australia and Professor David Conway from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Lisa has an international reputation for her work on indigenous oral health research and health inequalities and David is an expert in dental public health, oral cancer research and leadership of Childsmile programme in Scotland. Together, they’re discussing how we can best develop and nurture the next generation of oral health researchers.  

Further reading  

Credits  

  

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> In episode 4 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is in conversation with Dr Lisa Jamieson from the University of Adelaide, Australia and Professor David Conway from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Lisa has an international reputation for her work on indigenous oral health research and health inequalities and David is an expert in dental public health, oral cancer research and leadership of Childsmile programme in Scotland. Together, they’re discussing how we can best develop and nurture the next generation of oral health researchers.  

Further reading  

Credits  

  

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:01:00 +0100 Research Podcasts Research Podcasts 1768 In episode 4 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt, Professor of Dental Public Health at University College London is in conversation with Dr Lisa Jamieson from the University of Adelaide, Australia and Professor David Conway from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Lisa has an international reputation for her work on indigenous oral health research and health inequalities and David is an expert in dental public health, oral cancer research and leadership of Childsmile programme in Scotland. Together, they’re discussing how we can best develop and nurture the next generation of oral health researchers.  

Further reading  

Credits  

  

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease No Engaging communities for better oral health 1 1 3 3 Engaging communities for better oral health full 8710c923-36a0-4937-bf1b-5c1a042e4f31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/825339f6 In Episode 3 Richard is in conversation with Mirai Chatterjee from the Self-Employed Women’s Association in India and Professor Blanaid Daly, Dean of the School of Dental Science at Trinity College Dublin. Together they discuss the meaning and value of community engagement in research and ways to promote meaningful partnership working with communities. Mirai has a wealth of experience working with marginalised and disadvantaged communities across India and Blanaid is an experienced clinical researcher who has focused on addressing the oral health needs of homeless people and those with special care needs.  

Credits 

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> In Episode 3 Richard is in conversation with Mirai Chatterjee from the Self-Employed Women’s Association in India and Professor Blanaid Daly, Dean of the School of Dental Science at Trinity College Dublin. Together they discuss the meaning and value of community engagement in research and ways to promote meaningful partnership working with communities. Mirai has a wealth of experience working with marginalised and disadvantaged communities across India and Blanaid is an experienced clinical researcher who has focused on addressing the oral health needs of homeless people and those with special care needs.  

Credits 

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:01:00 +0100 Research Podcasts Research Podcasts 1833 In Episode 3 Richard is in conversation with Mirai Chatterjee from the Self-Employed Women’s Association in India and Professor Blanaid Daly, Dean of the School of Dental Science at Trinity College Dublin. Together they discuss the meaning and value of community engagement in research and ways to promote meaningful partnership working with communities. Mirai has a wealth of experience working with marginalised and disadvantaged communities across India and Blanaid is an experienced clinical researcher who has focused on addressing the oral health needs of homeless people and those with special care needs.  

Credits 

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease No Oral health research: Challenges and opportunities 1 1 2 2 Oral health research: Challenges and opportunities full eadb92ca-712c-44fe-8cfb-918e3e937704 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e15bb6d0 In Episode 2 we're in conversation with Professor Regina Mutave from the Department of Dental Sciences at the University of Nairobi and Professor Manu Mathur from the Centre for Dental Public Health from Queen Mary University London. We're discussing the challenges and opportunities for oral health research in the global south, asking what’s getting in the way of progress and what we can do about it.  

Further reading 

Action plan for oral health in South-East Asia 2022–2030 

 

Credits 

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> In Episode 2 we're in conversation with Professor Regina Mutave from the Department of Dental Sciences at the University of Nairobi and Professor Manu Mathur from the Centre for Dental Public Health from Queen Mary University London. We're discussing the challenges and opportunities for oral health research in the global south, asking what’s getting in the way of progress and what we can do about it.  

Further reading 

Action plan for oral health in South-East Asia 2022–2030 

 

Credits 

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:01:00 +0100 Research Podcasts Research Podcasts 2004 In Episode 2 we're in conversation with Professor Regina Mutave from the Department of Dental Sciences at the University of Nairobi and Professor Manu Mathur from the Centre for Dental Public Health from Queen Mary University London. We're discussing the challenges and opportunities for oral health research in the global south, asking what’s getting in the way of progress and what we can do about it.  

Further reading 

Action plan for oral health in South-East Asia 2022–2030 

 

Credits 

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

]]> oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease No Oral health: luxury for the few or fundamental human right? 1 1 1 1 Oral health: luxury for the few or fundamental human right? full c8d542c6-fabe-4a52-b1b9-00e0a9dc9e5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/54f9a0da In Episode 1, Richard is in conversation with Dr Carol Guarnizo-Herreno from the University of Colombia and Professor Marco Peres from the National Dental Centre in Singapore. They discuss why oral health needs to be a more prominent feature of the global public health agenda and what the key issues are. Carol is co-lead of the CORE programme and her main research interests lies in exploring the political determinants of oral health inequalities. Marco is an internationally renowned researcher, originally from Brazil but now leading a research team in Singapore.

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

Full transcript available here: https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/OHM-Ep1-transcript.pdf

]]> In Episode 1, Richard is in conversation with Dr Carol Guarnizo-Herreno from the University of Colombia and Professor Marco Peres from the National Dental Centre in Singapore. They discuss why oral health needs to be a more prominent feature of the global public health agenda and what the key issues are. Carol is co-lead of the CORE programme and her main research interests lies in exploring the political determinants of oral health inequalities. Marco is an internationally renowned researcher, originally from Brazil but now leading a research team in Singapore.

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

Full transcript available here: https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/OHM-Ep1-transcript.pdf

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:01:00 +0100 Research Podcasts Research Podcasts 1600 In Episode 1, Richard is in conversation with Dr Carol Guarnizo-Herreno from the University of Colombia and Professor Marco Peres from the National Dental Centre in Singapore. They discuss why oral health needs to be a more prominent feature of the global public health agenda and what the key issues are. Carol is co-lead of the CORE programme and her main research interests lies in exploring the political determinants of oral health inequalities. Marco is an internationally renowned researcher, originally from Brazil but now leading a research team in Singapore.

Presenter: Professor Richard Watt, University College London  

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts  

Artwork and audiograms: Krissie Brighty-Glover and Lauren White, Research Podcasts  

Music: The Documentary, Mapamusic  

Full transcript available here: https://researchpodcasts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/OHM-Ep1-transcript.pdf

]]> oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease No Oral Health Matters - Series Trailer 1 1 1 1 Oral Health Matters - Series Trailer trailer 66c30baaa0d29254bd529942 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d8840c8 Welcome to Oral Health Matters, a brand new podcast from the Dental Public Health Group at University College London and presented by eminent dental public health expert Professor Richard Watt.



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]]> Welcome to Oral Health Matters, a brand new podcast from the Dental Public Health Group at University College London and presented by eminent dental public health expert Professor Richard Watt.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:08:57 +0100 Research Podcasts Research Podcasts 81 Welcome to Oral Health Matters, a brand new podcast from the Dental Public Health Group at University College London and presented by eminent dental public health expert Professor Richard Watt.Read a full transcript of the trailer here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Welcome to Oral Health Matters, a brand new podcast from the Dental Public Health Group at University College London and presented by eminent dental public health expert Professor Richard Watt.Read a full transcript of the trailer here Hosted on Acast. Se oral health, dentistry, mouth, public health,global health,dentist,teeth,oral disease No