Oral health and mouth cancer

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Avoid sugary food and drinks to combat fatty liver disease

​New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, reveals that a diet low in sugary food and drinks results in significant...

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Dental and heart experts set to publish joint recommendations

Dental and heart experts are set to publish joint recommendations for medical and oral health professionals and patients.

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Gum disease and Alzheimer’s

​The BDA has urged the Department of Health and patients not to treat oral health as an optional extra, after new research findings published in the...

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Study highlights link between gum disease and premature labour

A new study has highlighted the link between gum disease and premature labour.

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Health not costs is why Brits quit smoking

New research shows more Brits are stubbing out their cigarettes for good in a bid to improve their general health and wellbeing.

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Mixed 'dental' reception for NHS Long Term Plan

There were mixed reactions to the inclusion of dentistry in the NHS Long Term Plan launched yesterday by the Prime Minister.

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Fruit extract to fight tooth decay

​A handful of dark-coloured berries may lower the risk of tooth decay, a new study shows.

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Depression and oral heath links revealed

​Young adults with feelings of depression are significantly more at risk of oral health diseases, according to the findings of a new study.

Opinion

My Mouth Cancer Action event

Dental nurse Kelly Brown shares her Mouth Cancer Action Month initiative. With a passion for supporting the provision of care to vulnerable adults...

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Whole mouth extractions evidence of continuing decay epidemic

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to new data on 'full dental extractions' among children.

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Growing calls for free dental care for mouth cancer patients

​THE ORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION is calling for free dental care for mouth cancer patients to combat the discriminatory costs of ongoing healthcare with...

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Mouth cancer cases rise by 135%

​Cases of mouth cancer in the UK have more than doubled inside the last generation, yet an alarming number of us are still unable to identify the...