Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Mouth Cancer Screening In Hampshire Throughout November
A dental practice in West End, Hampshire is offering patients the opportunity to have a free mouth cancer screening test. Inspired Dentistry is running free screening sessions two days a week in November to raise awareness of oral cancer. Screening tests will be available to patients and non-patients on Mondays and Thursdays throughout November as […]
Skegness Dental Practice Holding Free Oral Cancer Screening Day
A dental practice in Skegness is offering patients the chance to have a free oral screening check on Friday 15th November. Clark Dental Studio is offering free screening to support Mouth Cancer Action Month, which will run throughout the month of November. The campaign is organised by the British Dental Health Foundation and practices all […]
Dorset Dentist Backs British Dental Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Campaign
A dentist from Dorset is backing the British Dental Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign. The Poundbury Dental Practice is offering free oral cancer checks for people who are not currently registered with a dentist throughout November as part of the campaign, which runs under the slogan, ‘if in doubt, get checked out’. Tim […]
Mother Runs Acidity Tests On Fizzy Drinks
Liz Hurley, mother of Finn, aged 12, decided to turn detective and test the acidity of a range of popular drinks after her son was diagnosed with weak tooth enamel. Finn was told that he was suffering from acid erosion, despite the fact that he hardly ever drinks fizzy drinks and sugary cordials. Both Liz […]
Hythe Dental Practice Offers Patients Free Mouth Cancer Checks
A Hampshire dental practice is offering free mouth cancer checks in November. The Waterside Dental Practice in Hythe will be providing free oral cancer screening on the 30th November for patients and non-patients; appointments will be available between 9am and 12pm. This will be the third year the practice has decided to offer the initiative […]
Alarming Increase In Oral Cancer Cases
Figures have confirmed an alarming increase in the number of cases of oral cancer in the UK. Statistics show that there has been an increase of 1,000 cases in the last year alone. According to figures released by the British Dental Health Foundation, the number of new cases of oral cancer increased by more than […]
British Dental Association Highlights Dangers Of Prolonged Thumb-Sucking
Many young children suck their thumbs and it is a natural human action, but it can contribute to the dental problems and the British Dental Association is eager for parents to encourage their children to give up thumb-sucking before it has negative impact on the development of their teeth. A spokesman for the British Dental […]
Epsom Dental Practice To Host Free Oral Cancer Screening
A dental practice in Epsom is hosting free oral cancer screening as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month, which kicks off on the 1st November. Epsom Dental Centre on Waterloo Road will provide free oral cancer checks on Friday 1st November to support the British Dental Health Foundation’s national campaign, which aims to raise awareness […]
Dental Experts Urge Student Oral Health Focus
As thousands of students settle into university life, the British Dental Health Foundation is urging youngsters to look after their oral health. Dr Nigel Carter OBE, of the British Dental Health Foundation, said that student life presents challenges for oral health, as students tend to have a poor diet and consume a lot of alcohol. […]
South Georgia Dentists Promoting National Hygiene Month
Dentists and dental hygienists in South Georgia are promoting national hygiene month by encouraging patients to take better care of their teeth and gums. The campaign, which is designed to teach people about the importance of cleaning and flossing their teeth, will run throughout October, with dental offices all over America supporting the cause and […]
