Oral health and mouth cancer

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The UK’s oral health is a postcode lottery and is in dire need of levelling up, according to Nigel Carter

Speaking recently at the launch of this year’s National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation’s chief executive, Nigel Carter, called for the...

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Researchers highlight crisis in dental care for people with severe mental illness

​People with severe mental illnesses are falling through the cracks when it comes to oral health care, according to new research from the University...

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Talking about mental health

Kimberley Lloyd-Rees discusses how mental health can impact oral health

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Could blocking or deleting a protein help prevent common oral cancers?

Boston University dental researchers have found deleting or inhibiting a protein in the tongue might stall tumour growth in patients with oral...

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How to enjoy Easter and other sugary treats while avoiding tooth decay

Easter is nearly here, which means lots of chocolate and sweet treats are on offer. Children celebrating Passover (from April 15) and Eid (expected to...

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Heroes of dental care to be recognised in Leicester’s Smile Awards

An awards scheme, organised by Leicester City Council, is set to recognise health professionals, dental teams, teachers, nursery staff, children’s...

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Empowering younger generations

Michayla Morris discusses how dental professionals can ensure patients are set for life

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Nowhere to hide

Tom Alcraft examines the importance of interdental cleaning

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Anti-cancer dream cream shrinks oral tumours, according to new peer-reviewed publication

Researchers have found that applying a topical ointment containing anti-tumour factor can increase the effectiveness of cancer treatment, according to...

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Worth the trip? Qatar tops oral health league table, new data shows as UK continues to battle ongoing dental crisis

On a new index detailing the dental health of more than 178 countries, Qatar took the top spot, with Oman coming in second and Japan ranking third.

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The NHS, local government, MPs and peers stand together to commit to a smoke free future

At a parliamentary event to celebrate No Smoking Day [1], which took place on March 9, the public health minister heard leading figures from across...

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Water fluoridation health monitoring report for England, 2022 – and industry responses

This 2022 monitoring report compares data on the health of people living in areas of England with varying concentrations of fluoride in their drinking...