Oral Health Foundation

More than one third of UK adults snacking during lockdown, research suggests

Research shows lockdown has led to an increase in snacking across the UK, sparking worries about its potential impact.  A…

Dentistry

Almost one quarter of five year olds in UK experience tooth decay

New government data reveals one in four five year olds have experienced dental decay in the UK, prompting calls from…

Dentistry

‘Safe Brace’ campaign launches to guide patients to safe treatment

A collaborative campaign has been launched to educate potential patients on safe orthodontic treatment. The Oral Health Foundation and British…

Dentistry

Jump in illegal tooth whitening cases over the last year

Illegal tooth whitening reports jumped 26% last year, according to figures from the General Dental Council (GDC). The GDC states…

Aesthetic dentistry

Dental practice design for nervous patients

Soft colours, thoughtful furnishings and careful dental practice design can help put nervous patients at ease, says Justin Hind. Being…

Dentistry

How to screen for mouth cancer

Ciro Gilvetti and Andrew Osafo review the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer and explain how to perform a mouth…

Oral health

Spread the word about mouth cancer all year round

Catherine Rutland discusses the importance of dentists spreading the word about mouth cancer all year round. I love so many parts…

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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

Mouth Cancer Quality Improvement Tool makes detecting oral cancer easier

Health Education and Improvement Wales is launching its Mouth Cancer Quality Improvement Tool to help dental teams identify oral cancer.…

Dentistry

Cancer risk top incentive to give up smoking and drinking

Cancer risk is the number one incentive given for quitting smoking and heavy drinking, new research shows. Half (50%) of smokers…

Oral health

Mouth Cancer Action Month – be a lifesaver

Andrew Osafo reports on the launch night for Mouth Cancer Action Month and what dental professionals can do to raise…

Oral health

Mouth cancer rates in UK hit record high

Mouth cancer rates in the UK have jumped by 64% since 2007, according to figures from the Oral Health Foundation. Last…

Oral health

Charity launches mouth cancer campaign

Campaigners and supporters joined The Oral Health Foundation at the Houses of Parliament yesterday as they launched this year’s Mouth Cancer…

Dentistry

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

Understanding mouth cancer

Ahead of Mouth Cancer Action Month this November, Deborah Lyle takes a closer look at the group of diseases, and…

Dentistry

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

Alerting patients about DIY orthodontics

The BOS is announcing a partnership between itself and the Oral Health Foundation today at the British Orthodontic Conference (BOC). The BOS…

Orthodontics

Fixing together a full set of denture adhesive guidelines

Nigel Carter summarises the ‘long overdue’ publication of denture adhesive guidelines and why dentists should be encouraged to advise their…

Oral health

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