Oral health and mouth cancer

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University investigates the impact of poor oral health on refugees and asylum seekers

Swansea University is working with the University of South Wales (USW) to highlight the unique challenges asylum seekers and refugees face in...

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Ninety-three per cent of adults are comfortable discussing their oral health

Data collected by the Oral Health Foundation shows that 93 per cent of UK adults are comfortable discussing their oral health with family and friends.

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Dental anxiety could stem from childhood, research finds

Research from Bupa Dental Care has found that nearly half the population (44 per cent) dread visiting the dentist, and 76 per cent of those put off...

Optimising oral health

Jocelyn Harding discusses care for head and neck cancer patients.

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Most common dental issues revealed

Oral Health Foundation research has revealed the five most common oral health conditions affecting adults in the UK.

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Great Yarmouth development could provide 18,000 hours of NHS dentistry

The leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council has revealed the town's new development could provide 18,000 hours of NHS dental care.

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Investing in oral health is an investment in the economy

​A World Economic Forum report has found that investing in oral health improves overall health outcomes and economic growth.

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Brushing and flossing teeth can reduce pregnancy-associated gingivitis, study says

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry has shown that nurse-led oral hygiene education...

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Government will miss key levelling up targets on health inequalities, study warns

Research from City University London suggests that the government will miss key health inequalities targets, which are a cornerstone of its levelling...

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National Smile Month 2024 launch event celebrates oral health and wellbeing

​The Foundling Museum in London set the stage for the momentous launch of National Smile Month 2024 on May 15.

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Healthcare provider partners with the Special Olympics

Henry Schein Inc., a provider of healthcare solutions, has announced it has extended its partnership with Special Olympics through 2025 to support...

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Shetland mouth cancer awareness event

Staff from the University of Aberdeen’s Institute of Dentistry travelled north recently to raise awareness about mouth cancer at a special event in...