Oral health and mouth cancer

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Poor oral health may contribute to declines in brain health

Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health, such as improving brain health, according to preliminary research to be...

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Gum disease linked to heart arrhythmia

According to a Hiroshima University study, periodontitis could be linked to heart arrhythmia.

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Could cannabis use, oral bacteria and brain function be linked?

​Wei Jiang, a professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), has focused her research on discerning how...

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Research directly links infected teeth and Alzheimer’s disease

A new study by researchers at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)’s School of Dentistry has revealed that Alzheimer’s disease may potentially...

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Staying vigilant

Susan Hudson takes a closer look at the possibility of scrapping the sugar tax, and why it has caused outrage.

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Toothbrushes a “luxury item” for children

In an interview with The BMJ, Dr Camilla Kingdon, president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, has argued that the cost of living...

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Easing away the awkwardness

Kimberly Lloyd Rees details the importance of empathy around patients dental embarrassment

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Championing the elderly

Heidi Grimwood discusses the passion behind Knowledge Oral Health Care with Jane Peterson.

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Better care for all

Andrea Hammond shares how to aid higher risk patients in achieving the best dental care possible.

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Advising mouth cancer patients

The Mouth Cancer Foundation has released a new 'Patient’s guide' to assist professionals and patients when considering treatment options.

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Vaping increases the risk of tooth decay

Research from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine suggests individuals who vape are more likely to develop dental caries.

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Gum disease linked to pancreatic cancer

A new study has found a link between gum disease and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer.