Oral health and mouth cancer

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Europe has the highest rate of oral disease, says a new report

A new report shows that over half of all adults in the World Health Organisation (WHO) European Region had a major oral disease in 2019, the highest...

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The best defence? A good offence

Richard Thomas examines the latest research linking oral health to both the body and brain.

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University receives funding for head and neck cancer study

Researchers at the University of Southampton have received £1.38 million for a new research programme to improve immunotherapy treatment for head and...

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Diabetes and tooth loss worsen cognitive decline in older adults

Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study...

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Chronic joint pain and gum disease linked, suggests new research

Vicky Yao, a computational biologist at Rice University, discovered the link when she found traces of bacteria associated with periodontal disease in...

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MPs call on the government to reinstate No Smoking Day funding

​MPs, charities and health organisations are coming together this No Smoking Day (March 8) to call for action on tobacco harm. It comes alongside a...

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Health and geology experts work together to improve early detection of oral cancer

​University of Aberdeen experts across the institutes of Dentistry, Medical Sciences and The School of Geosciences will work together to improve the...

A lockdown legacy

Jocelyn Harding talks about her book collaboration that is raising the bar in oral cancer care – and the need for open conversations with patients.

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Huge rise in childhood tooth extractions under general anaesthetic

The Oral Health Foundation is calling for urgent action after a report by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities highlights a catastrophic...

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Dental care is a necessity, not an afterthought

Nina Farmer explains the effect of hormones and diet on oral health.

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Caries rate rising rapidly amongst young children

A report for Manchester City Council’s Health Scrutiny Committee has revealed that the oral health of children is swiftly deteriorating.

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Sugar and early breastfeeding interruption are risk factors for dental caries

A study of 800 children has shown that the inclusion of sugar in their diet and early interruption of breastfeeding are the significant factors...