Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category

New Blood Test Could Be Used To Test For HPV Before Oral Cancer Diagnosis

New Blood Test Could Be Used To Test For HPV Before Oral Cancer Diagnosis

A blood test, which tests for antibodies to the human papilloma virus (HPV), which is associated with throat and mouth cancer, could be used to identify the virus years before oral cancer is diagnosed, according to representatives from the World Health Organisation. In a study, which has been published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, […]


Dental Experts Say That Fillings Are Unnecessary For Children

Dental Experts Say That Fillings Are Unnecessary For Children

Dental experts in the UK have suggested that fillings are unnecessary for young children. Research carried out at the University of Manchester revealed that around 40 per cent of 5 year olds in the UK have tooth decay and 10 per cent have a filling. Some dental experts have suggested that fillings are unnecessary because […]


Alarming Rise In Oesophageal Cancer In Men

Alarming Rise In Oesophageal Cancer In Men

There has been an alarming rise in the number of cases of oesophageal cancer, (sometimes referred to as throat cancer) in men, according to figures from Cancer Research UK. Men are almost three times more likely to develop cancer of the oesophagus than women. The oesophagus is the tube, which runs from the throat to […]


Is Mouthwash Really Beneficial For Oral Health?

Is Mouthwash Really Beneficial For Oral Health?

Sales of mouthwash have boomed over the last five years and figures suggest that over half of UK adults use mouthwash, but is it really worth using it after brushing? Mouthwash is marketed as a highly effective product for warding off the harmful bacteria, which are responsible for gum disease and decay, but is it […]


Douglas Encourages Oral Cancer Discussion

Douglas Encourages Oral Cancer Discussion

Michael Douglas’ controversial comments about the cause of oral cancer have encouraged people to discuss the disease and highlighted the fact that public awareness of oral cancer, one of the most prevalent forms of cancer, remains low. Just last week, Hollywood star, Douglas, commented that in his case, oral cancer could have been caused by […]


Dentist Promotes Book That Claims Brushing Your Teeth Makes You Live Longer

Dentist Promotes Book That Claims Brushing Your Teeth Makes You Live Longer

Richard Guyver, a dentist and author from Hayling Island, claims that brushing your teeth can make you live longer. Mr Guyver has written a book entitled, Live Another 4,006 Days and Improve Your Health With Dental Medicine’, in which he describes how cleaning your teeth can help to prolong your life. The book is aimed […]


Welton Children All Smiles After Visit From Dental Hygienist

Welton Children All Smiles After Visit From Dental Hygienist

Children fromWeltonPrimary School, near Hull, were all smiles last week after receiving a visit from a local dental hygienist. Anushka McCann, from Brough Dental Studios in Welton Road, visited the school to talk to children about oral hygiene as part of National Smile Month. Anushka spent time with 6 and 7 year olds, talking to […]


Leicester Dentist Teams Up With Local Press To Offer Oral Health Advice

Leicester Dentist Teams Up With Local Press To Offer Oral Health Advice

A Leicestershire dentist has teamed up with a local newspaper to provide readers with advice and information about oral health issues. Dr Adam Patel has joined forces with the Leicester Mercury to answer reader’s questions and offer advice about oral hygiene, dental treatments and oral health problems. Dr Patel will have a regular column in […]


Study Suggests One Annual Dental Cleaning May Suffice

Study Suggests One Annual Dental Cleaning May Suffice

Many of us have grown up thinking we need to go to the dentist twice a year, but a new study has suggested that one annual trip may be sufficient for good oral health. The man behind the study, professor William Giannobile, of the University of Michigan’s biomedical and dentistry professor said that dentists have […]


New Health Warning For Sweet Treats That Are Already Feared By Dentists

New Health Warning For Sweet Treats That Are Already Feared By Dentists

Most people are aware that eating sugary treats puts their oral health risk and dentists are constantly campaigning to encourage people to consume less sugar, but a new warning has now been issued over sugary biscuits and cookies. Research has revealed that some biscuits, including Hobnobs and high-end cookies contain more salt than salted popcorn […]