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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 … Continued
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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 … Continued
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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 … Continued
