Oral health and mouth cancer

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Experts call for NHS dental contracts reform to prioritise prevention

​A report from the College of General Dentistry, with support from Haleon, a health company and a provider of specialist oral health products, has...

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34 million courses of NHS dental treatment delivered

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published the NHS Dental Statistics England 2023/24 annual report.

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North Devon takes action to address dental provision

North Devon and Torridge district councils have committed to helping dental provision in the region following a special meeting.

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Oral cancer screening plays a significant role in early detection

A study published in Cancer Screening and Prevention has analysed approaches to mouth cancer detection. The authors considered the merits of advanced...

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Knowledge is power

Tripat Mahajan lists the top tips for performing mouth cancer checks.

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Protecting summer smiles

Anne Symons advises on how to protect our oral health in warmer weather.

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NHS partners with supermarket brand for mouth cancer awareness campaign

The NHS and Asda have teamed up to provide advice on millions of toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles, encouraging people to contact their GPs or...

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Olympic dental care department set up

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the creation of its first Oral Health Department ahead of Paris 2024. The department will...

Creating an inclusive practice

Jacob Watwood details why patients with additional needs require understanding and adaptability.

A new perspective

Nina Garlo describes how oral health is the cornerstone of our general health.

Tailoring advice

Jacob Watwood emphasises the need for personal patient support to improve oral health.

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Charity launches oral health manifesto

The Oral Health Foundation has launched a manifesto laying out key priorities for the next government to transform oral health across the United...