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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…
Celebrity News
Most Brits dangerously underestimate sugar content in energy drinks
Two in three British adults dangerously underestimate the amount of sugar in energy drinks, a new poll has revealed. The…
Oral health
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… Government announces new…
Dentistry
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
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… Just how bad…
Dentistry
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