Posts Tagged ‘British Dental Health Foundation’
Are Low Literacy Levels Impacting On Oral Health?
The UK’s leading dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, has suggested that low levels of literacy are having a negative impact on oral health. Dr Nigel Carter OBE, chief executive of the foundation, raised the concerns following the publication of two studies, which linked two issues related to oral health: dental anxiety and missed […]
Survey Suggests Inactive Middle-aged Men Have Higher Risk Of Gum Disease
A new study has suggested that middle-aged men who have a sedentary lifestyle are at greater risk of developing gum disease. The study, which was conducted at the Hannover Medical School, revealed that lazy men were more likely to develop gum disease. Researchers analysed a group of 72 healthy men who participated in no sporting […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tamworth Dental Practice Welcomes Patients For Free Oral Cancer Checks
A dental practice in Tamworth opened its doors to patients last Saturday to provide free oral cancer screening. Stonydelph Dental Practice hosted the free screening session between 10am and midday on Saturday 9th November as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month, which will run during November. The latest figures suggest that more than 6,000 people are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Health Foundation Calls For HPV Vaccine For Boys
The UK’s leading dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, has called for the HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccine to be made available to boys in a bid to reduce the number of cases of oral cancer. The vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer, is available for teenage girls, but research has revealed that HPV […]
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. […]
