Oral Health Foundation

Patient charge revenue makes up more than a quarter of NHS dental services spend

Steve Brine MP says patient charge revenue makes up 28.7% of Government expenditure on NHS dental services. In an open…

Dentistry

Dental Helpline takes its 400,000th call

The Oral Health Foundation has helped more than 400,000 people through its Dental Helpline over the last two decades. It…

Dentistry

Biomin F gains Foundation approval

The remineralisation toothpaste Biomin F has received accreditation from the Oral Health Foundation, reports Moira Crawford. Biomin F, the innovative…

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

Nutrients in cranberries and blueberries could prevent tooth decay

A new study published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences suggests that a handful of dark-coloured berries may lower…

Dentistry

Depressed young adults more at risk of oral health disease

Findings of a new study suggest that young adults with feelings of depression are significantly more at risk of oral…

Dentistry

What you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS dentists to…

Dentistry

Millions at risk of mouth cancer by being unaware of ‘big three risks’

The Oral Health Foundation is urging people to be more aware of how their lifestyle choices can increase their risk of…

Oral health

Cancer patients and patient charges

Providing free dental treatment to oral cancer patients should not be an issue of cost-effectiveness, Michael Watson says. Last week the Oral Health…

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Calls for free dental care for mouth cancer patients to end discriminatory ‘tax on cancer’

The Oral Health Foundation is calling for free dental care for mouth cancer patients to combat the discriminatory costs of…

Dentistry

Tooth brushing habits linked to risk of heart disease

According to a new American study, brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste can…

Oral health

Around 3,000 deaths caused by late oral cancer diagnosis

Almost 3,000 deaths from oral cancer last year could have been avoided with early referral and diagnosis. That’s according to the…

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

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…

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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

Brand power beats celebrity endorsements when it comes to oral health purchasing habits

Brand power is the key selling point when it comes to our oral health, a new study has shown. Despite…

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