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New report reveals sharp increase in mouth cancer
A new report looking into mouth cancer in the United Kingdom reveals a dangerous and widespread lack of awareness about the disease.…
Dentistry
NHS needs to take action on oral cancer
If the NHS really wants to tackle oral cancer, it needs to decisive action, Michael Watson says. November is the Oral…
Blog
Healthy drinks should be default options on kids’ menus, foundation claims
The Oral Health Foundation is calling on restaurants to offer healthy drinks as the default option on children’s menus. California recently…
Oral health
Vaping increases chances of developing mouth cancer
Vaping could increase the chances of developing oral cancer, a new study from the University of Minnesota has found. The study…
Oral health
Diabetes can increase chances of developing oral cancer
Women who suffer with diabetes face a much greater chance of developing oral cancer, new research shows. The research found…
Oral health
Generous tooth fairy leaving £23.7m under children’s pillows
The tooth fairy gives British children almost £24 million every year, a new survey has found. On average, children in…
Oral health
Fresh calls for water fluoridation in the UK
Fresh calls are being made for water fluoridation in the UK after new research shows it has no negative effects.…
Oral health
Three quarters of Brits proud of their smile
Around three quarters (73%) of Brits like or love their smile, according to a new survey from the Oral Health…
Aesthetic dentistry
Brits spending £196 every year on their oral health
British adults spend almost £200 a year purchasing oral health care products, a new survey has found. Brits spend an…
Oral health
Fresh demands for Government to increase funding in NHS dentistry
The Oral Health Foundation is demanding the Government significantly increases its spending on NHS dentistry. It has highlighted strong public…
Dentistry
Ban on energy drinks receives huge backing
A ban on the sale of energy drinks to under 16s has received backing by 93% of British adults. It…
Oral health
Looking after oral health could help patients recover after a heart attack
Looking after oral health following a heart attack could help survivors’ cardiovascular systems recover, new research has found. The study found…
Oral health
Dental anxiety could lead to lower income and social isolation
Dental anxiety could lead to feelings of shame, poor self confidence and social isolation, a new study has shown. Published…
Dentistry
Third of Brits interested in having cosmetic surgery
Almost a third (31%) of UK adults would be interested in having a surgical cosmetic procedure, new research shows. Women…
Aesthetic dentistry
Some non-smokers could be twice as likely to develop oral cancer than smokers
Non-smokers with precancerous lesions are twice as likely to develop oral cancer than smokers, new research has shown. In some cases the…
Oral health
Cost one of the main reasons elderly don’t visit the dentist
Cost, physical inability, poor general health and anxiety are the main reasons elderly people don’t visit the dentist. New research,…
Oral health
Regular text messages could help beat oral cancer
Regular reminders, such as text messages, are an effective way of combating oral cancer, a new study has shown. The study…
Oral health
Toothbrushing not enough to protect children’s teeth from sugary snacks
Toothbrushing alone cannot protect children’s teeth from the damage caused by sugary food and drink snacks. A study, published in…
Oral health
Poor oral health in older men could increase the risk of frailty
Poor oral health has been linked to weight loss, exhaustion and low physical activity in older men, research has found.…
Oral health