Posts Tagged ‘Mouth Cancer Foundation’
Grantham dental team works up a sweat with charity step-a-thon
A dental team from Grantham worked up a sweat for a good cause recently. Members of staff from Maltings Dental Surgery took part in a step-a-thon to raise money for the Mouth Cancer Foundation and to raise awareness of a type of cancer that is becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK. The team of 28 […]
Clydebank dentists join forces with firefighters to raise money for charity
A dental team based in Clydebank teamed up with local firefighters recently to raise money for charity. Dental professionals from Clyde Dental practice swapped drills for sponges and firefighters downed their hoses in favour of buckets to raise cash for the Oral Health Foundation and the Firefighters Charity by hosting a car wash. The teams […]
Community health team takes to the streets to raise awareness of mouth cancer in St Helens
A community-based health team has been out and about on the streets of St Helens this month to raise awareness of mouth cancer. Throughout November, which is Mouth Cancer Action Month, the St Helens Wellbeing Service has organised and taken part in activities and events to support the annual campaign. The team has already attended […]
Sussex residents invited to free mouth cancer screening session in Burgess Hill
Residents in Sussex are invited to attend a free mouth cancer screening session in Burgess Hill on Monday 18th November. To support Mouth Cancer Action Month, Gateway Dental will be offering free mouth cancer checks throughout the day. A spokesperson for the Station Road clinic said that it was very important to the team to […]
Warrington Hospital invites patients to attend free mouth cancer screening
Warrington Hospital is offering free mouth cancer screening this month to support Mouth Cancer Action Month. A campaign run by the Oral Health Foundation and the Mouth Cancer Foundation, the annual initiative aims to educate people about the causes and symptoms of mouth cancer and promote screening and regular dental checks. Hospital practitioner, Stephen Porter, […]
Mouth cancer diagnoses reach record high
The number of patients being diagnosed with mouth cancer has reached a record high after a tenth annual successive rise in cases. Following the release of new figures, which show that the number of people affected has risen for the tenth year in a row, the Oral Health Foundation has described the situation as an […]
Brave dentist to battle the soaring heat of the Sahara Desert to raise money for the Mouth Cancer Foundation
A brave dentist from Bracknell is preparing to battle the soaring heat of the Sahara Desert to raise money for the Mouth Cancer Foundation. Bob To, from Blueberry Dental Surgery, will compete in the famous Marathon des Sables to support the cause. One of the most gruelling endurance battles in the world, the Marathon des […]
Oral Cancer Now the Tenth Most Common Form of Cancer in Men
Oral cancer is now the tenth most common form of cancer in men, according to Cancer Research UK. The most recent statistics from 2012 show that 7,300 people were diagnosed with mouth cancer in 2012. This equates to an increase of 2,800 cases from 2002. The figures show that mouth cancer is much more prevalent […]
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 […]
Sudbury Dental Team Raises More Than £1000 For Mouth Cancer Charity
A dental team from Sudbury has raised more than £1,000 for a mouth cancer charity. Dentists and dental nurses from Bank Buildings Dental Surgery dressed up as tooth fairies to complete a 10km charity walk in aid of the Mouth Cancer Foundation. The team walked 10km through London’s Hyde Park as part of the annual […]
