The Sports Dentistry Podcast

Podcast by John and Umair

The Sports Dentistry Podcast

Hosted by John and Umair, they will be diving deep into all things oral health and athletic performance, giving you exclusive insights, practical tips, and interviews with some of the top names in the sporting world 🦷💪 🥇 This is the first-ever podcast of its kind, bridging the gap between sports and dentistry. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or just passionate about staying in peak condition, we’ve got you covered! Get ready for expert advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and everything you need to take your game to the next level 🏅

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Latest episodes

25 June 2025

Episode 15 - Lyndon Meehan

A look back following the release of Episode 14 with Steve Mills

We introduce Lyndon Meehan, specialist Endodontist who is Sports Dentist to Welsh Rugby and Welsh Football Association.

We discuss Lyndon's impressive CV which includes being field of play Sports Dentist for the Champions League final between Juventus and Real Madrid in Cardiff 2017 and volunteering at the London 2012 Olympics.

Dental Truama UK - https://www.dentaltrauma.co.uk/Index.aspx

Tickets for the following events can be purchased at these links;

UK Sports Dentistry (Manchester) Tickets - https://www.sportsdentistryuk.com/

EA4SD (Dusseldorf) Tickets - https://www.ea4sd.com/copy-of-3rd-ea4sd-symposium-programme

AA4SD (Washington DC) Tickets - https://www.academyforsportsdentistry.org/symposium-2025

IASMeD (Italy) Tickets - https://www.iasmed.it/

SPONSOR- ION8 https://www.ion8.co.uk

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01:49:45

18 June 2025

Episode 14 - Steve Mills

A look back following the release of Episode 13 with Dr James Robson (MBE)

We introduce Steve Mills, specialist paedatric dentist and past president of the American Academy for Sports Dentistry (ASD)

We discuss Steve's involvement in Olympic and Paralympic athlete screening, how the ASD has developed since its inception and how he see's Sports Dentistry developing in the coming years.

Dental Truama UK - https://www.dentaltrauma.co.uk/Index.aspx

Tickets for the following events can be purchased at these links;

UK Sports Dentistry (Manchester) Tickets - https://www.sportsdentistryuk.com/

EA4SD (Dusseldorf) Tickets - https://www.ea4sd.com/copy-of-3rd-ea4sd-symposium-programme

AA4SD (Washington DC) Tickets - https://www.academyforsportsdentistry.org/symposium-2025

IASMeD (Italy) Tickets - https://www.iasmed.it/

SPONSOR- ION8 https://www.ion8.co.uk

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01:37:51

11 June 2025

Episode 13 - Dr James Robson (MBE)

A look back following the release of Episode 12 with Richard Worrall

We introduce Dr James Robson (MBE), Chief Medical Officer and team doctor for Scotland rugby for over 30 years.

James is regarded as one of the pioneers of Sports Medicine and has been instrumental in integrating Sports Dentists in to his team.

James discusses how he went from being a physio to completing medicine, leading to a distinguished career working within rugby culminating in being the team doctor for the British and Irish Lions on 6 consecutive tours.

Dental Truama UK - https://www.dentaltrauma.co.uk/Index.aspx

Tickets for the following events can be purchased at these links;

UK Sports Dentistry (Manchester) Tickets - https://www.sportsdentistryuk.com/

EA4SD (Dusseldorf) Tickets - https://www.ea4sd.com/copy-of-3rd-ea4sd-symposium-programme

AA4SD (Washington DC) Tickets - https://www.academyforsportsdentistry.org/symposium-2025

BaSOMA (Lithuania) Tickets- https://basoma.org/#tickets

IASMeD (Italy) Tickets - https://www.iasmed.it/

SPONSOR- ION8 https://www.ion8.co.uk

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01:28:17

04 June 2025

Episode 12 - Richard Worrall

A look back following the release of Episode 11 with Abtaha Maqsood

We introduce Richard Worrall, founder of Edinburgh Sports + Spinal Physiotherapy.

Richard has vast experience as a physiotherapist and treating elite athletes, having worked with Glasgow Rangers Football Club and Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club.

Richard has a special interest in TemperoMandibular Dysfunction (TMD) and works closely with multiple dental practices in Edinburgh on a referral basis.

We discuss common causes of TMD, recognising the signs and symptoms and shares some useful hints in how to help improve them

Dental Truama UK - https://www.dentaltrauma.co.uk/Index.aspx

Tickets for the following events can be purchased at these links;

UK Sports Dentistry (Manchester) Tickets - https://www.sportsdentistryuk.com/

EA4SD (Dusseldorf) Tickets - https://www.ea4sd.com/copy-of-3rd-ea4sd-symposium-programme

AA4SD (Washington DC) Tickets - https://www.academyforsportsdentistry.org/symposium-2025

BaSOMA (Lithuania) Tickets- https://basoma.org/#tickets

IASMeD (Italy) Tickets - https://www.iasmed.it/

SPONSOR- ION8 https://www.ion8.co.uk

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01:26:42

28 May 2025

Episode 11 - Abtaha Maqsood

A look back following the release of Episode 10 with Reena Kumar

We introduce Abtaha Maqsood, current Cricket Scotland and Essex Women's professional cricketer. We discuss how she has managed to defer her dental degree at the University of Glasgow after 3 years, to allow her to pursue her dream of playing professional sport. We talk about how the 100 tournament brought about overnight fame and what the future holds for her.

Dental Truama UK - https://www.dentaltrauma.co.uk/Index.aspx

Tickets for the following events can be purchased at these links;

UK Sports Dentistry (Manchester) Tickets - https://www.sportsdentistryuk.com/

EA4SD (Dusseldorf) Tickets - https://www.ea4sd.com/copy-of-3rd-ea4sd-symposium-programme

AA4SD (Washington DC) Tickets - https://www.academyforsportsdentistry.org/symposium-2025

BaSOMA (Lithuania) Tickets- https://basoma.org/#tickets

IASMeD (Italy) Tickets - https://www.iasmed.it/

SPONSOR- ION8 https://www.ion8.co.uk

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01:20:45

21 May 2025

Episode 10 - Reena Kumar (IASD)

A look back following the release of Episode 9 with Emilio Canal Jnr.

We introduce Reena Kumar, Academic Director of IASD (Indian Academy of Sports Dentistry). We discuss how she got in to Sports Dentistry and her involvement in the Special Olympics and her plan to introduce Sports Dentistry nationwide in a country of 1.5 billion people

Dental Truama UK - https://www.dentaltrauma.co.uk/Index.aspx

Tickets for the following events can be purchased at these links;

UK Sports Dentistry (Manchester) Tickets - https://www.sportsdentistryuk.com/

EA4SD (Dusseldorf) Tickets - https://www.ea4sd.com/copy-of-3rd-ea4sd-symposium-programme

AA4SD (Washington DC) Tickets - https://www.academyforsportsdentistry.org/symposium-2025

BaSOMA (Lithuania) Tickets- https://basoma.org/#tickets

IASMeD (Italy) Tickets - https://www.iasmed.it/

SPONSOR- ION8 https://www.ion8.co.uk

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01:36:39