Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Survey Shows Lack Of Awareness Of Effects Of Smoking And Drinking
A recent study has revealed that the majority of people are still unaware of the threat of drinking alcohol and smoking, despite the launch of public health campaigns. According to a new survey, 89 per cent of people were unaware that drinking and smoking increased the risk of mouth cancer significantly. Research shows that drinking […]
Sheffield Dental Students Host Oral Cancer Awareness Week
Last week dental students from Sheffield University hosted an awareness week to educate people about oral cancer; the initiative was part of Mouth Cancer Action Month, which will run until the end of November. Members of Sheffield University Dental Students Society ran a week-long awareness campaign to alert people to the causes and symptoms of […]
Study Shows People Are Reluctant To Change Their Lifestyle, Despite Oral Cancer Risk
A study has shown that people are unwilling to change their lifestyles, despite being aware of the risk of oral cancer; a survey found that more than 20 million people would not change their lifestyle even if they knew somebody with mouth cancer. More than 30 per cent of people said that they would not […]
Many Still Unaware Of The Risk Factors For Oral Cancer
A survey carried out in the run-up to Mouth Cancer Action Month has revealed that many people are unaware of the main risk factors for oral cancer. According to the poll, none of the 2000 participants were able to identify the four key risk factors for oral cancer, which include smoking, drinking alcohol, the HPV […]
Bromsgrove Youngsters All Smiles After Winning Dental Competition
Two youngsters from Bromsgrove could not stop smiling after they were told they had won a dental competition. Bethany Standen, 9 and Matilda Crouch, 4, won amazing prizes in a competition run by a Bromsgrove dental practice. Bethany won a Nintendo DS and Matilda walked away with a brand new tablet, courtesy of the team […]
Shrewsbury Dental Clinic Reports Record Turnout For Mouth Cancer Checks
A dental clinic in Shrewsbury has reported a significant increase in the number of patients attending mouth cancer screening checks. The team at Esthetique Dental in Hadnall have been offering screening checks this month as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month and dentists are delighted with the high turnout. So far, no cases have been […]
Brushing The Teeth Could Help To Prevent Heart Attacks And Strokes
Researchers from Columbia University have released the findngs of the study, which supports the notion that good oral hygiene can help to prevent heart attacks and strokes. The research team from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University in New York, found that brushing regularly can help to prevent atherosclerosis, the condition, which […]
Cheltenham Dental Practice To Offer Free Mouth Cancer Screening On 26th November
A dental practice in Cheltenham will be offering free mouth cancer screening on Tuesday 26th November. Illume, in Queen’s Road, Cheltenham, is inviting members of the public to attend the screening session in support of the British Dental Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign, which will until the 30th November. The practice will also […]
Tower Hamlets Council Raises Awareness Of Mouth Cancer
Tower Hamlets Council has launched an initiative to raise awareness of mouth cancer in support of the British Dental Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign, which kicked off on Friday 1st November. The council will be providing information and advice about mouth cancer throughout the month of November to try and reduce the number […]
Why Adding Pomegranates Can Benefit Oral Health
Pomegranates may not be the most obvious choice if you fancy adding a piece of fruit to your lunchbox, but studies have found that they have a host of health benefits. The pomegranate is a fleshy deep red fruit, which is filled with vibrant coloured seeds; it is often found in salads and pomegranate juice […]
