Oral health and mouth cancer

News

Milkshake sugar shock

​Alarming levels of sugar and calories are hidden in milkshakes sold across high street restaurants and fast food chains.

News

Boys' HPV 'catch up' rejected

​Health experts call on government to offer ‘catch-up’ HPV vaccination to boys up to age 18 to protect them against fatal diseases.

News

New 'mouth cancer' report reveals nation gambling with its health

A NEW REPORT looking into mouth cancer in the United Kingdom reveals a dangerous and widespread lack of awareness about the disease.

Features

Oral care for head and neck cancer patients

When a patient is diagnosed with head and neck cancer, their oral health will likely be the last thing on their mind. Dentist Francesca Capaldi and...

News

Tooth loss can indicate malnutrition

Patients with 10 to 19 teeth are more likely to be at risk of malnutrition.

Opinion

Stoptober returns

Patricia Rawsthorne, SBDN NW Ambassador Smoking Cessation Lead, reports on this month's Stoptober, a campaign originally launched in 2012.

News

Dentists call for rethink on school meals

​The lunchtime menu in Scottish schools should be improved to reduce excess sugar and ensure children and young people eat more fruit and vegetables.

News

Kids' oral bacteria may predict obesity

The oral bacteria of young children may predict obesity.

News

Homeless and Inclusion Oral Health Conference

Homeless and Inclusion Oral Health Conference: How to take action for inclusion takes place on Friday 23 November.

News

Lack of vitamin D3 and periodontitis may trigger Type 2 diabetes

New research has identified how vitamin D3 and periodontitis influence Type 2 diabetes.

News

Call for ‘swift implementation’ of HPV jab for boys

Dental nurses have joined the call for a swift implementation of a programme to offer HPV jabs to boys following yesterday's advice from the Joint...

News

Depression and stress associated with severe gum disease

​A new study suggests that psycho-social factors, such as depression, stress, emotional vulnerability and Type A personality are associated with more...