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Algorithms to predict mouth cancer could offer ‘earlier diagnoses’
The development of the new broad-spectrum predictive algorithms ‘marks the first time oral cancer has been included’ in predictive modelling.…
Dentistry
Climate change linked to higher risk of mouth cancer
Worsening climate change has been linked to an increased risk of mouth cancer and other dental diseases by a new…
Dentistry
More than 500,000 cancer patients face ‘dangerous delays’ to treatment
Experts have warned that ‘delays will cost thousands of lives’ as data shows that more than 500,000 UK cancer patients…
Dentistry
Mouth cancer linked to oral microbiome imbalances
Disruptions to the oral microbiome including the presence of a common bacteria have been linked to the development of mouth…
Oral health
Annual mouth cancer cases reach 10,000 in the UK
Annual cases of mouth cancer diagnosed in the UK have risen to 10,825 according to newly-released data, up from 8,864…
Dentistry
Leading the charge against mouth cancer
The Oral Health Foundation issues a call for action on mouth cancer to the dental profession for Mouth Cancer Action…
Dentistry
Dental crisis: the knock-on effects for mouth cancer
The ongoing dental crisis in the UK has led to fears that while many patients now simply cannot get an…
Dentistry
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