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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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Charities come together to show support for cancer sufferers
The Oral Health Foundation has teamed up with The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer support group to provide support and…
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Oral health needs for type 2 diabetics
Dentists should be included in the treatment plan for type 2 diabetics, Michael Watson says. With the diabetes ‘time bomb’…
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UK food manufacturers urged to cut sugar
Action on Sugar has called for UK food manufacturers to cut sugar with immediate effect. Following new research that shows…
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How can you make a difference to children’s oral health?
Taking place on the evening of Thursday 3 November, Dental Wellness Trust will be hosting a special event to find…
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World Health Organization urges every country to tax sugary drinks
In a bid to curb soaring obesity rates, especially in children, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging all countries…
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