Posts Tagged ‘smoking’
Derby Dentists join forces to help People give up Smoking
Dentists and dental staff in Derby are joining forces to help people give up smoking. Ten dental practices in the city have already signed up to the campaign, which will be launched as part of National Smile Month. The practices are working with Fresh Start, the NHS’ Stop Smoking Service. The aim of the partnership […]
Research links second-hand smoke to cavities
A research study has linked second-hand smoke to a higher risk of cavities. Dr Taru Kinnunen, director of the Tobacco Dependence Treatment and Research Program at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Kinnunen was speaking at the University of Manitoba dental faculty’s annual research day yesterday; he told members of the audience that passive smoking […]
Dentists join No Smoking Day campaign
Dentists have joined health organisations and other campaigners to celebrate No Smoking Day, which takes place today. The 2011 campaign was launched by Duncan Bannatyne, from BBC2’s Dragon’s Den. The national event is designed to encourage people to give up smoking and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Smoking contributes to a host of serious health problems […]
NHS runs oral cancer event in Rochdale
The Oral Health Promotion Team from NHS Heywood, Rochdale and Middleton hosted an event to raise awareness of oral cancer last week as part of the national Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign. The event was held at the Salvation Army Hostel in Rochdale; during the day, members of the Oral Health Promotion team talked to […]
Surrey dental practice offers free screening for oral cancer
A dental practice is offering free screenings tests for oral cancer to support Mouth Cancer Action Month. The Montrose Smile Studio in Montrose Avenue, Whitton, is offering patients a free screening test throughout November. The clinic is holding the screening tests as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month, which is a national campaign to raise […]
Action Cancer launches campaign for Mouth Cancer Awareness Week
Action Cancer has launched a campaign to support national Mouth Cancer Awareness Week. Mouth Cancer Awareness Week is a national campaign, which is being run by the British Dental Health Foundation in a bid to inform people about the signs and symptoms to look out for and encourage people to attend regular dental check-ups. Mouth […]
Vitamin B can reduce risk of mouth cancer
Eating vegetables that contain vitamin B can reduce the risk of mouth cancer, it has been revealed. A study conducted by research teams from the Harvard School of Public Health and Columbia University Medical Centre monitored 87,000 nurses over a thirty year period; the study found that women who drank a lot of alcohol and […]
Dundee students raise awareness of oral cancer
Students from Dundee University are campaigning to raise awareness of oral cancer as part of the national week-long campaign to raise the profile of mouth cancer. Dundee University’s Students’ Association is holding a week-long event, which aims to educate students about oral cancer and encourage them to attend regular dental check-ups. The Students’ Association is […]
Dentists offering free screening as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month
A team of dental experts are visiting South Tyneside to provide patients with free screening for oral cancer. The initiative is part of the national Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign, which is being run by the British Dental Health Foundation to try and raise awareness about oral cancer and encourage people to keep an eye […]
Dental school invites children to visit museum
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is inviting children to visit the Museum of Dentistry to celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month. The school will offer tours to children from kindergarten to third grade in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of oral health and encourage children to take good care of their […]
