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Majority of Brits unaware of a leading mouth cancer cause
Four out of five Brits (81%) are unaware that human papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of mouth cancer, according…
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Dentists respond to soaring oral cancer rates
Cancer Research UK has revealed that rates of mouth (oral) cancer have jumped by 68% in the UK over the…
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FMC gets the blues for Mouth Cancer Action Month
The team at FMC is feeling blue – but not because they’re down in the dumps. The award-winning dental publisher behind…
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Oral health gets a fresh perspective
This year’s British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists (BSDHT) Oral Health Conference hit all the right notes, leaving delegates…
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Dental nurse wins BDIA ‘Spot the Fake’ competition
The winner of the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) ‘Spot the Fake’ competition has been announced as Lizzie Boon, a qualified…
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Golfers step up to the Moveit4smiles challenge
Moveit4smiles has helped raise £2,000 in aid of Mouth Cancer Action Month as part of its pedometer challenge. The mouth…
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Stronger action needed on sugar
Stronger action is needed to reduce the consumption of sugar from fizzy drinks, the FGDP(UK) has announced. This comes after…
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Gaining new perspectives and connections
Taking place over 18-19 November, this year’s Oral Health Conference, hosted by the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy…
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Charity calls for mouth cancer survivors to be given a voice
The Oral Health Foundation is calling for mouth cancer survivors to be given a voice after many of them are…
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Blue Wednesday is coming – what will you wear?
Forget Blue Monday – this year, Mouth Cancer Action Month is urging people to mark Blue Wednesday instead, by wearing something…
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Children’s dental health in Scotland on the up
Children’s dental health in Scotland has improved by 24% since 2000, according to the latest National Dental Inspection Programme report. The…
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A call to arms: saving kids’ teeth
Dr Sara Hurley, chief dental officer, has repeated her commitment for a national oral health strategy in the UK, calling…
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Show your support for Mouth Cancer Action Month
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, a charity campaign that aims to get more mouth cancers diagnosed at an early stage by…
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It’s time to bite back at mouth cancer
The Mouth Cancer Foundation, one of the country’s leading head and neck cancer charities, looks at the possible reasons for…
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The latest issue of Oral Health is out now and SWALK
Have you received your copy of the November/December issue of Oral Health yet? The latest issue is all about change; improving lives,…
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One in five preschoolers has poor oral hygiene
One in five children under the age of five has poor oral hygiene, a survey has found. Published by Action for…
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New self-help guide for kids could stop fear of the dentist
A self-help guide designed to encourage young children to face their fears could help to reduce the number of children…
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November is Mouth Cancer Action Month!
According to the Oral Health Foundation, organisers of Mouth Cancer Action Month, more than 7,500 people are diagnosed with mouth…
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It’s not just about losing a tooth
Evdokia Chasioti explains why preventive care is the cornerstone of the profession. Preventive dentistry is the cornerstone of healthy teeth…
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