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Smartphone imaging system could help dentists detect oral cancer
A low-cost, smartphone-based imaging system could be used by dental professionals to detect oral cancer in minutes. Researchers at Rice…
AI & technology
Oral cancer: avoiding delay in diagnosis
Join Helen Kaney on 17 September at 7pm as she discusses how dental professionals can most effectively avoid delays in…
Oral health
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
Smoking, vaping and oral health: all you need to know
With new bans on smoking and disposable vapes taking effect this year, we take a look at what dental professionals…
Dentistry
Sugary drinks increase oral cavity cancer in women
High sugar-sweetened beverage intake was associated with an increased incidence of oral cavity cancer in women – regardless of smoking…
Health & research
Philip Lewis MBE: 1953-2024
Dr Philip Lewis MBE, the tireless campaigner who ‘changed the narrative’ around awareness of mouth cancer in the UK, has…
Dentistry
It’s not just about teeth: oral cancer screening for dental professionals
Dental therapist Ellena Jackson offers advice on how dental professionals begin performing oral cancer screening, and how to discuss and…
Clinical 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
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
Mouth cancer on the rise in UK, says report
Mouth cancer is continuing to rise throughout the UK, according to a new report. Conducted by the Oral Health Foundation,…
Oral health
‘Oral health comes first’ – identifying mouth cancer in practice
With Mouth Cancer Action Month kicking off this month, the awareness campaign serves as a timely reminder to our patients…
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Oral cancer: the importance of early diagnosis
With oral cancer on the rise in the UK, Debbie Herbst discusses the importance of an early diagnosis. Oral cancer,…
Oral health
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 20 August 2022
Missed out on this week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Patient flies to Nepal to…
Dentistry
New home screening tests that detect oral cancer ‘have 90% accuracy rate’
A new test that uses artificial intelligence to detect oral cancer has kicked off in the hope of improving early…
AI & technology
Oral Health Highlights – spotting skin lesions and oral cancer
This month Amber Ojak discusses how dental therapists and hygienists play a crucial role in the wider setting of healthcare,…
Oral health
Spotting oral cancer
Paul Lambden highlights the importance of early diagnosis and management of oral lesions. As an indemnity provider, there has recently…
Oral health
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Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘The system is…
Dentistry
Oral cancer and COVID-19
The Dental Defence Society explain how COVID-19 has impacted the detection of oral cancer and what dental teams should do…
Oral health
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Supporting patients living with cancer
Patients Kerry and Roy talk about their experiences living with cancer with Joss Harding. The good news is that the…
Oral health
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