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NHS partners with Asda to highlight mouth cancer symptoms on toothpaste
The NHS has partnered with Asda to put mouth cancer symptoms on toothpaste and mouthwash in a bid to raise…
Dentistry
Mouth Cancer Foundation past president awarded MBE
Philip Lewis, dentist and past president of the Mouth Cancer Foundation, has been awarded an MBE for his services to…
Dentistry
Researchers hope ‘lollipops’ could detect mouth cancer
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have received funding for a project to create mouth cancer-detecting lollipops. The flavoured lollipop…
Dentistry
‘Like a battlefield’ – dentist details volume of dental sepsis cases
The profession is warning of increased cases of dental sepsis amidst ongoing access problems in UK dentistry. As part of…
Dentistry
How to perform a head and neck cancer screening
The Mouth Cancer Foundation illustrates the screening protocol for dental professionals to carry out in the practice. When it comes…
Clinical Dentistry
Educating patients about mouth cancer
Nigel Carter highlights the role of patient education in mouth cancer prevention through the Oral Health Foundation’s latest research. Mouth…
Oral health
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of mouth cancers
Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing mouth, throat and oesophagus cancer. This…
Dentistry
The role of self-examination in mouth cancer prognosis
Tripat Mahajan speaks to Dentistry about the importance of early detection for mouth cancer prognosis, and the role that self-examination…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 18 November 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Introducing Dentistry’s…
Dentistry
Spotlight on mouth cancer in care homes
This year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month is giving particular attention to the care homes sector – how can dental professionals…
Dentistry
Making a difference this Mouth Cancer Action Month
Nigel Carter explains how you can support Mouth Cancer Action Month, a campaign that saves lives. November is Mouth Cancer…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 11 November 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Mouth cancer…
Dentistry
November: time to take action on mouth cancer
Supported by Mouth Cancer Foundation and the Oral Health Foundation, Mouth Cancer Action Month takes place in the UK every…
Oral health
Mouth cancer cases increase by 12%, new data shows
The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for urgent action on mouth cancer, stressing that dental access can be the…
Dentistry
HPV and dentistry: what are the signs and how can you help?
As a common virus which could cause cancer, Neena Nayyar discusses how to spot HPV and why the role of…
Health & research
Walking the walk for mouth cancer awareness
The Mouth Cancer Foundation’s annual 10km awareness walk returns this September – learn how you can get involved. The Mouth…
Oral health
Mouth cancer: an update for the dental profession
Dentistry Show London will feature a spotlight on mouth cancer from Mouth Cancer Foundation clinical ambassador Tripat Mahajan. More than…
Oral health
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One person every three hours lost to mouth cancer
Mouth cancer is on the rise in the UK – Jocelyn Harding sheds some light on the dental team’s role…
Oral health
‘Shocked beyond belief’: tongue cancer survivor on her diagnosis
A tongue cancer survivor has spoken out about her unbearably agonising treatment, how she got her control back and her…
Oral health