Open Wide: A kids podcast about dentistry! artwork

Open Wide: A kids podcast about dentistry!

13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

A celebration of dentistry for kids by a kid. Emma is a nine year old who has always loved going to the dentist. She wants to share her dental discoveries to inspire other children to see the joy of dentistry. This is a show for kids and their grown ups too!

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Episodes

Top Teeth Tips !

September 02, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Emma & special co-host Newsman Elliott join forces for Episode 10, a round-up of the best advice we've heard from Open Wide's crackerjack line-up of dental heroes. 

The Wonderful World of Dentistry!

August 26, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MB

Inside the Museum of Dentistry! Patrick Cutter gives us a virtual tour of the wonders of dentistry! Plus a 'Toothcast' from Newsman Elliot & some daddy dental humour too!

The War on Tooth Decay From a Veteran Hygienist!

August 19, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.19 MB

Pat Cundari is an old family friend and a veteran dental hygienist. Pat got her start in a dentist's office at the age of 12! She worked as an hygienist for forty years. In this episode Pat talks about what she learned and what changed over her lengthy career. Plus a dental laugh from my dad and a trip to the Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore.

Dreaming of a Dental Career!

August 12, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.43 MB

As a child Cara Lewis dreamed of becoming a dentist. Now Cara is studying to be a dentist at UBC's dental school! Cara talks about what it takes to make it through dental school.  Plus a trip to the Museum of Dentistry and a daddy dental joke of course!

Floss 'em or lose 'em!

August 05, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

Confession. I'm not great at flossing.  But I'm going to try harder after speaking with Dr. David Zaparinuk. He makes a great case for preventing tooth troubles. Dr Z, plus a trip back in time at the Museum of Dentistry and a special Christmas daddy dental joke!

Hygienists are Heroes !

July 29, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

Hygienists are the front line soldiers in the war for oral health.  In this episode we meet Ethel Henry, a member of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation and a dental hygienist. Ethel recently opened her own dental clinic on her home territory in Campbell River.  That plus regular features including a 'Toothcast' from Newsman Elliot,  Patrick Cutter from the Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore and of course some daddy dental humour!

Braces! Nothing to worry about! (Part 2)

July 22, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Dr. Bryce Tremblay is Emma's orthodontist. Emma asks Dr. T all the questions a kid would want to know before they get braces. Plus Emma's pal Isabel, Emma's daddy and another fun fact from The Museum of Dentistry's Patrick Cutter!

Do I need braces? (Part 1)

July 15, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Emma may need braces.  In this episode she gets the straight goods on 'train tracks' from her big cousin Rachael & her pup Nessie. We introduce Emma's orthodontist Dr. Bryce Tremblay on 'Dentists are people are too!'  Plus regular contributors Daddy & Patrick Cutter from the Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore.

Do I need braces? (Part 1)

July 15, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Emma may need braces.  In this episode she gets the straight goods on 'train tracks' from her big cousin Rachael & her pup Nessie. We introduce Emma's orthodontist Dr. Bryce Tremblay on 'Dentists are people are too!'  Plus regular contributors Daddy & Patrick Cutter from the Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore.

Oh No! You've got a cavity!

July 08, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Emma gets the low down on cavities from her first dentist Dr. Ali Behmard. Another fun fact from Patrick Cutter (Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore) Plus regular contributors: Newsman Elliot, Daddy, & 'The Tooth Truth' with Auntie Nonie

I want to be a dentist!

July 01, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Emma's first 'Open Wide' episode includes contributions from the following fab folks: Dr. Effie Habsha Prosthodontist (Toronto) Dr. Ali Behmard (West Vancouver) Patrick Cutter Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry (Baltimore) Regular contributors: Newsman Elliot, Daddy, 

Introducing Open Wide!

June 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.17 MB

 ‘Open Wide’ is a smart, funny podcast packed with information and entertainment. Our little listeners will learn interesting facts about their teeth, meet kind and curious dentists and feel a little less nervous about that next check-up.

Introducing Open Wide!

June 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.17 MB

 ‘Open Wide’ is a smart, funny podcast packed with information and entertainment. Our little listeners will learn interesting facts about their teeth, meet kind and curious dentists and feel a little less nervous about that next check-up.