Posts Tagged ‘oral cancer’

King’s College Researchers Develop New Imaging Instrument for Oral Cancer Diagnosis

King’s College Researchers Develop New Imaging Instrument for Oral Cancer Diagnosis

Researchers from King’s College London have developed a new imaging instrument to make it easier to diagnoses cancer of oral cancer earlier. Currently, biopsy is the best way of determining whether lesions found in the mouth or throat are cancerous. But the procedure is invasive and unpleasant. Oral cancer cases in the UK have increased […]


Kingsbridge Dental Clinic Urges Patients to Arrange Regular Check-Ups Amid Mouth Cancer Fears

Kingsbridge Dental Clinic Urges Patients to Arrange Regular Check-Ups Amid Mouth Cancer Fears

mydentist dental clinic in Kingsbridge is urging patients to arrange regular check-ups in a bid to reduce the number of mouth cancer cases. The team is encouraging patients to see their dentist on a regular basis following a significant rise in the number of cases of mouth cancer diagnosed in the UK. Figures from Cancer […]


Oakham Dental Practice to Offer Free Mouth Cancer Checks in November

Oakham Dental Practice to Offer Free Mouth Cancer Checks in November

A dental practice in Oakham is supporting this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign by offering free mouth cancer checks in November. West Road Dental Practice will be offering free oral cancer screening throughout the month of November to raise awareness of this deadly form of cancer and encourage as many people as possible to […]


5 Oral Health Benefits You’ll Notice When You Quit Smoking

5 Oral Health Benefits You’ll Notice When You Quit Smoking

Smoking carries major health risks and these are not just limited to the organs in your body. As well as increasing your risk of lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory problems, smoking also poses a risk for your oral health. If you’ve decided to quit as part of the Stoptober challenge, here are just 5 […]


Research Links Smoking To Higher HPV Risk

Research Links Smoking To Higher HPV Risk

A new study has linked smoking to a higher risk of HPV (human papilloma virus) infection. Research has revealed that smoking increases the risk of HPV by three times, making smokers much more likely to develop oral cancer than non-smokers. The study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, involved a […]


Irish Dental Practices Offer Free Screening for Mouth Cancer Awareness Day

Irish Dental Practices Offer Free Screening for Mouth Cancer Awareness Day

Dental practices across Ireland offered free screening sessions to mark Mouth Cancer Awareness Day on Wednesday 17th September. Clinics up and down the country encouraged patients to pop in for a free oral cancer screening test as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of oral cancer and inform people about the causes, risk factors […]


Survey Reveals That Most Neglect Annual Dental Check-Ups

Survey Reveals That Most Neglect Annual Dental Check-Ups

A new survey has revealed some alarming results concerning the uptake of annual dental health checks. The poll, which was conducted by discount website VoucherCodesPro.co.uk showed that the average time between check-ups in 3 years 8 months, despite the fact that most dentists recommend at least one check-up per year. The survey revealed that many […]


Research Highlights New Risk Factors For Oral Cancer

Research Highlights New Risk Factors For Oral Cancer

Research carried out by a team of international researchers for the International Agency for Research on Cancer has highlighted new risk factors for oral cancer, including poor standards of oral health and infrequent dental checks. The research project, which was conducted by a team at the Liebniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology in Bremen […]


Leicester Dentist Highlights Oral Cancer Risks

Leicester Dentist Highlights Oral Cancer Risks

A dentist from Leicester is raising awareness of oral cancer by writing about the disease in the local press and answering reader questions. Dr Adam Patel is using the local paper to inform people about the causes and symptoms of oral cancer. Despite the fact that oral cancer has become much more prevalent in the […]


HPV Action Launches New Vaccination Campaign For Boys

HPV Action Launches New Vaccination Campaign For Boys

HPV Action, a newly formed group, has drawn up a petition to try and encourage the Government to expand the current HPV vaccination programme to include boys. The move is designed to reduce oral cancer rates, which have been increasingly steadily for the last ten years. Experts believe that around 20 per cent of cases […]