Oral health and mouth cancer

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The growing importance

Nina Garlo discusses the need for better oral health in dementia prevention.

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A rising problem

Philip Silver addresses the perils of smoking.

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Did you know?

Nina Garlo examines the close tie between oral health and athletic performance.

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Mouth cancer diagnosis simplified with a smart ‘lollipop’

A ‘lollipop’ that can diagnose mouth cancer early is being developed by researchers, funded by the Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) campaign for Cancer...

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Head and neck cancer diagnosis revolutionised by imaging technology

Researchers have developed imaging technology to create an individualised 'fingerprint’ that can be used to assess the prognosis and treatment...

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Oral health revealed as main driver for toothpaste selection

Consumers prioritise their oral health when choosing toothpaste, according to online research from Product of the Year.

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It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it

Philip Lewis emphasises the importance of good communication for mouth cancer patients.

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Hay on Wye hosts temporary dental unit to relieve pressure on NHS waiting list

Residents of the Hay on Wye in Wales on the NHS dental waiting list will have access to a temporary community NHS dental service from September 2024...

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Making every contact count

Nabeela Caratela explores a new initiative which will help show how dental nurses can help support patients with their oral and general health.

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Artificial intelligence ‘closes the loop’ between clinician recommendation and patient purchase

​Philips has partnered with FollowApp to use next-generation artificial intelligence to help dental practices follow up after treatments to check on...

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Citrus and coconut used to create an oral antibacterial solution

A non-irritant, antibacterial solution to prevent oral inflammation may lie in a chemical compound derived from citrus and coconut.

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‘Oral selfies’ used to diagnose throat cancer

A study published in the Cancer Screening and Prevention journal has used low-cost video scopes to screen for HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer.