Oral health and mouth cancer

Shaping our understanding

Alec Hilton examines how tooth enamel can reveal multiple aspects of our health.

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International oral health programme launched

The International College of Dentists (ICD), in partnership with Henry Schein, has celebrated the launch of the Global Oral Health Leadership (GOHL)...

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Green tea used to treat oral inflammation

Researchers have discovered that combining green tea extract and xyloglucan (Xylo) can create adhesive films that help alleviate oral inflammation.

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One in six Brits clean their teeth just once a day, survey reveals

Research from Currys has uncovered that people in the UK are neglecting important oral hygiene habits.

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Oral cancer linked to a common oral bacterium

Research has revealed that an imbalance in the oral microbiome, particularly through periodontal pathogens, may influence the development of oral...

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Society announces next president

The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) has announced the appointment of Lord Nick Markham as its new president.

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Dental checks have a ‘lifesaving role’ in Scottish healthcare

Scottish Labour data has revealed that dental checks can be “lifesaving” in identifying cancer. The party has called on the Scottish National Party to...

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The essence of good oral health

Rebecca Smith relays the importance of oral hygiene for an ageing population.

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Dental care provider teams up with oral health charities

To raise awareness of mouth cancer, Smile Together partnered with the Oral Health Foundation and the Mouth Cancer Foundation in November 2024, as part...

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Toothbrush designed to improve oral health in elderly people

A dentist has designed an innovative toothbrush to aid older people's oral health and quality of life.

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Menopause mouth

Anita Stanforth details how best to support patients experiencing the menopause.

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Saving voices

Mahesh Kumar discusses giving back the power of speech to those suffering from head and neck cancer.