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  <description><![CDATA[<p><b>More Than a Smile is the podcast from Andrew Scott Dental Care</b>, where we have honest, relaxed conversations about oral health, confidence and wellbeing.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Pete and Jodie, each episode explores the topics people are often curious about, but don’t always ask about. From dental anxiety and smile makeovers to women’s health, oral hygiene and sports dentistry, the series brings together expert advice, real patient stories and the people behind the practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Warm, approachable and jargon-free, More Than a Smile is designed to help you feel more informed, more confident, and a little less nervous about visiting the dentist.</p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 5 - Dental Implants</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this final episode, Pete and Jodie are joined by Andrew Scott and patient Lorraine to explore the world of dental implants and replacing missing teeth. From common misconceptions and fears to the life-changing impact implants can have on confidence, eating and everyday life, they discuss what implant treatment actually involves and why it's often much more straightforward than people imagine. Lorraine shares her own experience of treatment, including what prompted her to take the first ste...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this final episode, Pete and Jodie are joined by <b>Andrew Scott</b> and<b> patient Lorraine</b> to explore the world of dental implants and replacing missing teeth.</p><p>From common misconceptions and fears to the life-changing impact implants can have on confidence, eating and everyday life, they discuss what implant treatment actually involves and why it&apos;s often much more straightforward than people imagine.</p><p>Lorraine shares her own experience of treatment, including what prompted her to take the first step, the concerns she had beforehand, and the difference it&apos;s made to her life since.</p><p>Plus, in <b>Tooth Be Told</b>, Andrew looks back on over 25 years of implant dentistry—including the story of his very first implant patient... <b>his Dad!</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2621162/fan_mail/new">Message us here </a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this final episode, Pete and Jodie are joined by <b>Andrew Scott</b> and<b> patient Lorraine</b> to explore the world of dental implants and replacing missing teeth.</p><p>From common misconceptions and fears to the life-changing impact implants can have on confidence, eating and everyday life, they discuss what implant treatment actually involves and why it&apos;s often much more straightforward than people imagine.</p><p>Lorraine shares her own experience of treatment, including what prompted her to take the first step, the concerns she had beforehand, and the difference it&apos;s made to her life since.</p><p>Plus, in <b>Tooth Be Told</b>, Andrew looks back on over 25 years of implant dentistry—including the story of his very first implant patient... <b>his Dad!</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2621162/fan_mail/new">Message us here </a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pete and Jodie are joined by dentists Calum McNeil and David Fuentes to explore the world of sports dentistry. From mouthguards and dental injuries to gum health, dehydration and athletic performance, they discuss why oral health plays a bigger role in sport than many people realise. The conversation also touches on Andrew Scott Dental Care's work with Aberdeen Football Club and shares practical advice for anyone who enjoys keeping active. Plus, in Tooth Be Told, we hear one of the lighter mo...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pete and Jodie are joined by David Fuentes and patient Derek to explore the world of smile makeovers. From veneers and composite bonding to confidence and first impressions, they discuss what smile makeover treatment actually involves, who it might be suitable for, and why it's often about much more than appearance. Derek shares his own experience of treatment, including what prompted him to take the first step and the impact it's had on his confidence, while David explains how modern cosmeti...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pete and Jodie are joined by <b>David Fuentes </b>and <b>patient Derek </b>to explore the world of <b>smile makeovers.</b></p><p>From veneers and composite bonding to confidence and first impressions, they discuss what smile makeover treatment actually involves, who it might be suitable for, and why it&apos;s often about much more than appearance.</p><p>Derek shares his own experience of treatment, including what prompted him to take the first step and the impact it&apos;s had on his confidence, while David explains how modern cosmetic dentistry is focused on achieving natural-looking results that help patients feel like the best version of themselves.</p><p>Plus, in<b> Tooth Be Told,</b> we hear some of the lighter moments from life in the practice.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2621162/fan_mail/new">Message us here </a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 2 - Dental Aexiety</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pete and Jodie are joined by Gregor, Associate Dentist at Andrew Scott Dental Care, with a particular interest in patient-focused, pain-free dental care, and patient Linda for an honest conversation about dental anxiety. From fear of treatment and worrying about pain, to the embarrassment of putting appointments off for years, they explore why so many people feel nervous about visiting the dentist and what can be done to make the experience easier. Linda shares her own story and explains how ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pete and Jodie are joined by Gregor, Associate Dentist at <b>Andrew Scott Dental Care,</b> with a particular interest in patient-focused, pain-free dental care, and patient Linda for an honest conversation about <b>dental anxiety.</b></p><p>From fear of treatment and worrying about pain, to the embarrassment of putting appointments off for years, they explore why so many people feel <b>nervous about visiting the dentist </b>and what can be done to make the experience easier.</p><p>Linda shares her own story and explains how her feelings about dental visits have changed over time, while Gregor discusses the importance of helping patients feel comfortable, reassured and in control throughout their dental journey.</p><p>Plus, in <b>Tooth Be Told</b>, we hear some of the memorable moments that remind us dentistry is all about people.</p><p><b>If you&apos;ve ever felt nervous about sitting in the dental chair, this episode is for you.</b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2621162/fan_mail/new">Message us here </a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 1 – Check-Ups &amp; Dental Hygiene</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pete and Jodie are joined by Andrew and Ainslie Scott as they kick off the very first episode of More Than a Smile. In this opening episode, we get to know the people behind Andrew Scott Dental Care, the thinking behind the practice, and why creating a calm, welcoming patient experience matters so much to the team. They also dive into the topic of dental and hygiene check-ups, why people put them off, what actually happens during an appointment, and why oral health is about much more than jus...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pete and Jodie are joined by Andrew and Ainslie Scott as they kick off the very first episode of <b>More Than a Smile.</b></p><p>In this opening episode, we get to know the people behind <b>Andrew Scott Dental Care</b>, the thinking behind the practice, and why creating a calm, welcoming patient experience matters so much to the team.</p><p>They also dive into the topic of <b>dental and hygiene check-ups</b>, why people put them off, what actually happens during an appointment, and why oral health is about much more than just your teeth.</p><p>Plus, in the first ever <b><em>Tooth Be Told</em></b><b> </b>segment, Andrew reveals the story behind his infamous red shoe <b>“Devil Wears Prada”</b> moment… and yes, it’s exactly as good as it sounds. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2621162/fan_mail/new">Message us here </a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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