Nigel Carter

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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
The rewards of oral health
Nigel Carter explains the practical and psychological benefits of oral health. From the moment we qualify as dental professionals, keeping…
Oral health
National Smile Month: why is it so important to keep smiling?
Nigel Carter introduces National Smile Month 2023 and explains why embracing it is a win-win for practices and patients. The…
Oral health
Mhari Coxon – introducing the new president of the Oral Health Foundation
We speak to Mhari Coxon as she takes on her new role as president of the Oral Health Foundation about…
Oral health
Listerine proudly supported National Smile Month once again
Johnson & Johnson Ltd, the makers of Listerine, was delighted to support National Smile Month once again, to help raise…
Oral health
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Four in five UK adults at higher risk of tooth decay
More than 45 million adults across Britain are at an increased risk of tooth decay, it has been revealed.  Research…
Oral health
Not getting any younger
As a study reveals that poor oral health increases risks of frailty in older men, Nigel Carter asks whether we’re…
Oral health
Brushing teeth three times a day could lead to a healthier heart
Brushing teeth three times a day could help boost your heart health, new research shows. Researchers looked at the height, weight, illness…
Oral health
Too much TV increases chances of kids developing tooth decay
Watching television for more than 90 minutes every day increases the chances of kids with tooth decay, studies show. Findings show…
Oral health
Get ready for Mouth Cancer Action Month
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month and the campaign aims to address and tackle mouth cancer in the UK The Oral Health Foundation (OHF)…
Dentistry
More than half of Brits support the introduction of a ‘pudding tax’
More than half (54%) of Brits support a ‘pudding tax’, research from the Oral Health Foundation shows. Popularity for the…
Oral health
Consuming too many sugary drinks increases chances of death
Consuming two or more sugary drinks a day increases the chances of dying from heart disease, bowel disease and strokes.…
Oral health
Dentists could play a greater role in detecting diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Dentists can play a greater role in the detection of some general health conditions, the Faculty of Dental Surgery says.…
Dentistry
Poor oral health linked with frailty in new study
Poor oral health can cause muscular weakness, sudden weight loss or impaired mobility in elderly people. A study published in the Journal of Gerondontology links…
Oral health
Brits have ‘extremely poor knowledge’ of oral cancer
British adults have ‘extremely poor knowledge’ on the causes and symptoms of oral cancer, a new survey shows. The survey,…
Oral health
Health is the main reason smokers want to quit their habit
Health is the main reason Brits give up smoking, a study from the Oral Health Foundation has shown. Around 66%…
Oral health
Pregnant women could be smoking or drinking in private
Pregnant women could be hiding their smoking and drinking habits to avoid negative reactions, a recent study has found. Researchers…
Oral health
Gum disease increases chances of an early labour
Gum disease significantly increases the chances of pregnant women going into labour early, a new study has found. The study…
Oral health
Oral cancer rates doubled over the last two decades
Mouth cancer cases have more than doubled over the last 20 years, research from the Oral Health Foundation shows. Cases…
Oral health
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