Posts Tagged ‘Mouth Cancer Action Month’
Smokers and drinkers would be more likely to give up if they knew about mouth cancer risks, poll finds
A poll has found that smokers and heavy drinkers would be more likely to quit or cut down if they were aware of the risks of mouth cancer. In a survey conducted by the Oral Health Foundation and Denplan, 50% of smokers said that they would give up if they knew that smoking increased the […]
Bromsgrove community dentists raise awareness of mouth cancer
A community dental team has been working hard to raise awareness of mouth cancer in and around Bromsgrove. Members of staff from the community dental team at Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust donned blue lip stickers and fancy dress outfits to encourage people to learn about oral cancer and to keep an eye for […]
Grantham dental team works up a sweat with charity step-a-thon
A dental team from Grantham worked up a sweat for a good cause recently. Members of staff from Maltings Dental Surgery took part in a step-a-thon to raise money for the Mouth Cancer Foundation and to raise awareness of a type of cancer that is becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK. The team of 28 […]
Clydebank dentists join forces with firefighters to raise money for charity
A dental team based in Clydebank teamed up with local firefighters recently to raise money for charity. Dental professionals from Clyde Dental practice swapped drills for sponges and firefighters downed their hoses in favour of buckets to raise cash for the Oral Health Foundation and the Firefighters Charity by hosting a car wash. The teams […]
Community health team takes to the streets to raise awareness of mouth cancer in St Helens
A community-based health team has been out and about on the streets of St Helens this month to raise awareness of mouth cancer. Throughout November, which is Mouth Cancer Action Month, the St Helens Wellbeing Service has organised and taken part in activities and events to support the annual campaign. The team has already attended […]
Fishguard dental team throws support behind Mouth Cancer Action Month
A dental team from Fishguard has thrown its support behind Mouth Cancer Action Month to raise awareness of oral cancer in November. Dentists, dental nurses and reception staff at Vergam Dental Practice have been wearing blue t-shirts to support the annual initiative to educate patients about mouth cancer. Every year, more than 8,000 new cases […]
Love, love me tooth!
A tooth belonging to one of the most iconic musicians of all time is set to be displayed in Bristol. Michael Duk, a collector, who bought the tooth at auction for £19,000, has agreed to lend the rather bizarre artefact to a Bristol dentist to mark Mouth Cancer Action Month. Having bought the tooth, Mr […]
Sussex residents invited to free mouth cancer screening session in Burgess Hill
Residents in Sussex are invited to attend a free mouth cancer screening session in Burgess Hill on Monday 18th November. To support Mouth Cancer Action Month, Gateway Dental will be offering free mouth cancer checks throughout the day. A spokesperson for the Station Road clinic said that it was very important to the team to […]
Patients urged to take advantage of free oral cancer checks in Binley Woods
Patients in Binley Woods are being encouraged to take advantage of free oral cancer checks in November to support Mouth Cancer Action Month. Binley Woods Dentistry will be offering free check-ups during the weeks ahead to raise awareness of mouth cancer and encourage as many people as possible to get checked out. Oral cancer screening […]
Mouth cancer diagnoses reach record high
The number of patients being diagnosed with mouth cancer has reached a record high after a tenth annual successive rise in cases. Following the release of new figures, which show that the number of people affected has risen for the tenth year in a row, the Oral Health Foundation has described the situation as an […]
