Oral health and mouth cancer

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Basic Erosive Wear Examination: assessment and prevention

This article aims to highlight the preventative role of dental nurses and describes the use of the Basic Erosive Wear Examination in screening for...

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Does oral health matter to systemic health?

Oral health has an important role to play in the general wellbeing of patients. This article highlights the impact that oral health can have on...

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Motivating patients to ensure oral hygiene compliance

This paper reviews methods of advising and motivating patients to adhere to oral hygiene regimes and understand the necessity for long-term management...

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Is xylitol an effective treatment for oral candida infections?

This article discusses if xylitol can inhibit the growth of Candida infections. The patient involved in this case study has suffered from chronic...

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An analysis of toothbrushing techniques

Figure 1.Recommendations for brushing techniques differed for both children and adults.

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The effects of alcohol on dental and systemic health

In this article, Ali Lowe discusses the effects that alcohol can have on dental health—high pH levels and hidden sugar can have detrimental effects on...

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Are advertisers influencing children's decisions through comics and magazines?

Figure 1.Food and drink promotion in magazines and on television has a profound effect on children's food preferences.

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Management of dentine hypersensitivity: an update

Dentine hypersensitivity (DH) is a recognised clinical condition that impacts on the patient's wellbeing and quality of life. This article provides an...

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The only way is prevention

Oral health is important to general health and wellbeing. Poor oral health has a major impact on a person's quality of life and advice to prevent poor...

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Reducing the transmission of harmful bacteria

Bacteria can transmit many harmful infections and can live on surfaces for long periods of time. This article describes techniques to help reduce the...

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Delivering Better Oral Health: what the third edition offers

Sue Gregory OBE examines the third edition of Delivering Better Oral Health: An Evidence-based Toolkit for Prevention and how this can aid dental...