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Nigel Carter highlights the role of patient education in mouth cancer prevention through the Oral Health Foundation’s latest research. Mouth cancer is one of the most life-changing cancers that can affect the body. Not only can the disease drastically change a patient’s appearance, it also often turns basic daily functions like eating, speaking and breathing…
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Nigel Carter explains how you can support Mouth Cancer Action Month, a campaign that saves lives. November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer. With cases and deaths as a result of mouth cancer on the rise, the Oral Health Foundation believes strongly…
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Nigel Carter introduces National Smile Month 2023 and explains why embracing it is a win-win for practices and patients. The Oral Health Foundation first launched its National Smile Month campaign over 40 years ago. It is one of the world’s largest and longest-running campaigns. The campaign aims to champion the benefits of a healthy smile…
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As a study reveals that poor oral health increases risks of frailty in older men, Nigel Carter asks whether we’re planning for the future effectively. A new study reveals that gum disease and tooth loss links to frailty in older British men. Researchers observed more than 1,000 men over a three-year period. They found those…
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Mouth Cancer Action Month takes place throughout November. Here’s why and how dental professionals need to show their support. A report highlights a record number of new cases of mouth cancer in the UK. This year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month therefore comes at an especially poignant time. Figures collected by the Oral Health Foundation show…
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Nigel Carter summarises the ‘long overdue’ publication of denture adhesive guidelines and why dentists should be encouraged to advise their use in their patients. A set of global, science-based guidelines published by the Oral Health Foundation for denture adhesives hopes to correct the current lack of guidance for full denture wearers and combat the mindset…
