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Andrew Osafo talks about the benefits that silver diamine fluoride can bring to minimally invasive dentistry, treating hypersensitivity and its potential for caries control. In which clinical situations would you recommend the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF)? Andrew Osafo (AO): SDF has been used in dentistry for decades around the world, both as a … Continued
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Andrew Osafo explains how prevention and early detection of mouth cancer can save lives. Many have found 2020 to be an extremely challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In spite of this, it is important that we do not forget about the other ‘big C’: cancer. As dental professionals, we are in a … Continued
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Andrew Osafo reviews vital tissue staining, chemiluminescence and autofluorescence as aids to mouth cancer screening. As dental professionals, we are in a prime position to educate the public about mouth cancer. Are you doing this? Mouth cancer is a serious and debilitating disease that can devastate lives – and prematurely end them. The Mouth Cancer … Continued
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Ciro Gilvetti and Andrew Osafo review the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer and explain how to perform a mouth cancer examination. November was Mouth Cancer Action Month – a campaign that aims to raise awareness of mouth cancer to enable people to become ‘mouthaware’ and save lives through prevention and early detection. Although Mouth … Continued
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Andrew Osafo reports on the launch night for Mouth Cancer Action Month and what dental professionals can do to raise awareness. Mouth cancer is a serious and debilitating disease that can devastate and prematurely end lives. To raise awareness, Mouth Cancer Action Month runs throughout November. The campaign will allow people to become ‘mouth aware’, … Continued
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Andrew Osafo explains why he will be running the Victoria Park Half Marathon later this year. On the 19 April 2019 I will be taking part in the Victoria Park Half Marathon. I am running to raise money for Cancer Research UK, which is an amazing charity that is dedicated to beating cancer through research. … Continued
