Oral health and mouth cancer

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Brush biopsy enables early detection of oral cancer without surgery

A test invented by University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) researchers allows dentists to screen for the most common form of oral cancer with a simple...

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Scotland invests in head and neck cancer services

A new diagnostic pathway for head and neck cancer will help ensure patients have cancer ruled in or out faster.

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Toothbrushing tied to lower rates of pneumonia among hospitalised patients

Researchers say toothbrushing is associated with lower rates of hospital-acquired pneumonia, lower rates of ICU mortality, shorter duration of...

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At home in the biome

Kimberley Lloyd-Rees emphasises the importance of supporting healthy flora in the mouth.

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What’s the link?

Brittany Pittham explores the link between general and oral health.

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Connecting mind and mouth

Teddie Little discusses the health connections between the mouth and body.

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Smokers encouraged to quit in 2024 for their health

The NHS is launching a brand new smokefree campaign to encourage all 5.3m smokers in England to make a quit attempt this January.

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Documentary investigates the truth behind vaping

Made by Northern Child, ‘What’s Really in Your Vape?’ will see Jordan North, a BBC Radio 1 presenter, front his first documentary as he explores the...

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Public health team receives award for children’s tooth decay campaign

A Lancashire public health team has scooped the national Quality Improvement Award for its work on bringing down the rates of children’s tooth decay...

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Children missed 15m school days in the past year due to dental problems

At least one-in-nine children have missed school due to dental problems, with a total of more than 15m school days missed in the past year, according...

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What does smoking do to oral bacteria?

​A study shows the effects of cigarette use and what happens when you stop.

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A practical guide

Amanda McLaughlin discusses the need for support for care home staff when it comes to oral health.