Posts Tagged ‘British Dental Health Foundation’
Research shows lifestyle choices increase oral cancer risk
Research conducted by a team at Aberdeen University has shown that lifestyle choices are increasing the risk of oral cancer. The study showed that young people are increasing their risk of developing forms of cancer known as upper aero-digestive tract by choosing to drink alcohol on a regular basis and smoke. Diet also plays a […]
Dental experts offer parents advice
Parents are constantly bombarded with advice and information about what to feed their kids, how to put them to bed and how to keep them safe and healthy; however, even the most health-conscious parents may be giving their children foods and drinks that may be damaging their teeth. For many years now, there has been […]
Dental patients urged to keep an eye out for signs of mouth cancer
The British Dental Health Foundation is urging patients to be vigilant and look out for warning signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer is becoming increasingly common, with one person losing their life to mouth cancer every five hours in the UK; however, it doesn’t have the high media profile of other forms of cancer and […]
Leamington dentist warns patients against getting treatment abroad
A Leamington dentist has warned his patients against having dental treatment abroad. Roy Dixon, from the Augusta Dental Centre, said that an increasing number of holidaymakers are being approached by representatives from dental clinics and practices during their holiday. Dixon says that tourists are being targeted by dentists, who are using low prices and glossy […]
Herpes virus used to treat cancer
Doctors have successfully used a genetically modified strand of the herpes virus to treat cases of mouth, head and neck cancer. The virus, which is commonly associated with cold sores, was genetically modified by scientists so that it would multiply inside cancerous cells and remain the same in healthy cells. The cold sore virus (known […]
NHS Wales bans tea and coffee with sugar from vending machines
NHS Wales has announced that it will ban the sale of hot drinks with added sugar from hospital vending machines. The ban is being introduced to encourage healthier dietary habits and promote good oral health. Representatives said that sugar has little nutritional value and can contribute to oral health problems including tooth decay. Dr Nigel […]
Dudley Zoo celebrates National Smile Month
Keepers at Dudley Zoo have been celebrating National Smile Month by carrying out dental check-ups on animals at the zoo. Most of the animals have monthly check-ups and some also undergo regular cleaning treatments. According to Chief Executive, Peter Suddock, said that routine dental checks were an important part of the animals’ care; Mr Suddock […]
Study suggests many patients ignore the symptoms of oral cancer
A new study has found that many patients ignore the early warning signs of oral cancer. The study, which involved young mouth cancer patients in Scotland, found that most patients ignored the symptoms of oral cancer, even though they knew about the dangers associated with oral cancer. Many of the patients said that they didn’t […]
Experts warn against sugar content of fruit smoothies
Experts have warned the public about the high sugar content in fruit smoothies. The warning comes in the light of a recent survey, which revealed that most people had no idea that drinking fruit smoothies on a regular basis could cause oral health problems. The survey, which involved more than a thousand participants, showed that […]
Midnight feasts could harm oral health
Dental experts have warned that eating snacks late at night could damage the teeth and gums. Danish researchers have revealed that snacking late at night can cause serious damage to the teeth. The research team joined forces with colleagues in America to study data from existing medical studies and identify how eating late at night […]
