Posts Tagged ‘British Dental Health Foundation’

Irwin Mitchell Supports Bite Back at Cancer Campaign

Irwin Mitchell Supports Bite Back at Cancer Campaign

Legal firm Irwin Mitchell is doing its bit for Mouth Cancer Action Month by supporting the Bite Back at Cancer campaign, which is run by the Mouth Cancer Foundation in conjunction with the British Dental Health Foundation. To show their support, representatives from the legal firm took part in the Hyde Park 10k walk for […]


Hatfield Dental Clinic Encourages Locals to Get Tested for Oral Cancer this November

Hatfield Dental Clinic Encourages Locals to Get Tested for Oral Cancer this November

A Hatfield dental clinic is appealing to local residents to get tested for oral cancer this November in support of Mouth Cancer Action Month. Birchwood Dental Practice will be offering free mouth cancer screening this month as part of the British Dental Health Foundation’s annual Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign. Principal dentist Dipak Patal said […]


Pinner Dentists Pound the Pavements for Mouth Cancer Charity

Pinner Dentists Pound the Pavements for Mouth Cancer Charity

A dental team from Pinner has successfully completed a 10k walk to raise money for charity. The team from Apple Dental Studios took part in the annual Mouth Cancer Foundation walk in Hyde Park earlier this year, raising almost £300. As Mouth Cancer Action Month launches across the UK, the practice is again looking to […]


British Dental Health Foundation Launched 2015 Mouth Cancer Action Month Campaign

British Dental Health Foundation Launched 2015 Mouth Cancer Action Month Campaign

The British Dental Health Foundation has officially launched this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month. The national campaign will run throughout the month of November and practices all over the UK will be taking part in fundraising activities and hosting free screening sessions to get people talking about mouth cancer, encourage people to be aware of […]


Brooklands Dental Clinic Promotes Mouth Cancer Campaign with Free Oral Cancer Checks

Brooklands Dental Clinic Promotes Mouth Cancer Campaign with Free Oral Cancer Checks

A dental clinic in Brooklands, Manchester, is promoting Mouth Cancer Action Month by offering free oral cancer screening in November. The team at Maple Road Dental Practice will be providing oral cancer checks free of charge in November to support the annual Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign. Dentists and nurses will also be sporting blue […]


Charity Claims Smoking Ban in Cars is Significant Step for Children’s Health

Charity Claims Smoking Ban in Cars is Significant Step for Children’s Health

On Thursday, October 1st 2015, smoking in vehicles with passengers under the age of 18 became illegal. According to Britain’s leading dental charity, this move will have a significant effect on children’s oral health. In the past, The British Dental Health Foundation has highlighted the risk associated with passive smoking for children’s oral health development. […]


Preparations Underway for 2015’s Mouth Cancer Action Month

Preparations Underway for 2015’s Mouth Cancer Action Month

Preparations are underway for the launch of this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign, which will take place in November. The British Dental Health Foundation is responsible for organising and running the campaign each year. Chief Executive Dr Nigel Carter OBE is encouraging dental professionals to get involved with this year’s campaign and do their bit to raise […]


BDHF Urges Children to Wear Mouth Guards in Run-Up to Rugby World Cup

BDHF Urges Children to Wear Mouth Guards in Run-Up to Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup kicks off in just a few days and the UK’s leading dental charity has taken the opportunity to remind people about the importance of wearing a mouth guard. The BDHF has urged children and adults to wear protective mouth guards when playing contact sports such as rugby. With England’s first game just […]


British Dental Foundation Reveals Significant Increase in Helpline Calls

British Dental Foundation Reveals Significant Increase in Helpline Calls

The UK’s leading dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, has reported a significant increase in the number of calls to its helpline in the last 12 months. The latest figures show an increase of 17 percent in the number of calls to the helpline in the last year. The increase is the second consecutive […]


British Dental Health Foundation by New Report on E-Cigarettes

British Dental Health Foundation by New Report on E-Cigarettes

Chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter OBE, has welcomed the latest report on the efficacy of e-cigarettes as a quitting aid for smokers. Dr Carter said it is encouraging that many people in the UK are able to quit thanks to e-cigarettes, but insisted that more needs to be done to […]