Posts Tagged ‘oral cancer’
Northampton Dental Practice To Host Mouth Cancer Awareness Event
A Northampton dental practice is hosting a mouth cancer awareness event to educate people about mouth cancer and encourage them to undergo regular screening. The Duston Dental Practice will be running a drop-in session on Wednesday 28th September and offering free oral cancer screening. The practice, which is located in Main Road in Duston, will […]
Hospital Admissions Related To Smoking Increase, Despite Fall In Number Of Smokers
A recent research study shows that more than 1.6 million people were admitted to hospital with illnesses related to smoking, even though the number of smokers in the UK has fallen. Of the 1.6 million people who were admitted to hospital, more than 10 per cent were cancer patients. The statistics from the Health and […]
Australian Dental Association Issues Warning Over Oral Sex Link To Oral Cancer
The Australian Dental Association has issued a warning over the connection between oral sex and oral cancer. Recently, Hollywood actor Michael Douglas remarked that he believed his throat cancer was caused by oral sex. Although his publicist was quick to remove the comments, dental experts believe that people should be aware of the link between […]
Australian Dentists Issue Warning To Young People
Australian dentists have created an oral health guide for young people warning them of the dangers of certain activities, including taking drugs, smoking and drinking. The guide also contains advice about piercings and oral sex. The Australian Dental Association has produced a Young Person’s Oral Survival Guide as part of dental health week. The guide […]
Male Smokers Living Alone Are Major Oral Cancer Risk Group
A new study has determined that the demographic most at risk of developing oral cancer are male single smokers. Those who live alone, it is thought could be prone to smoking more frequently throughout their day than others. This demographic is also the most at risk group for the onset of the human papilloma virus. […]
Single Male Smokers Have Highest Risk Of Oral Cancer
A study has revealed that single male smokers have the highest risk of developing oral cancer. The study, which was published in The Lancet, found that single men who live alone and smoke have the highest risk of contracting the human papilloma virus (HPV), which is linked to oral cancer. HPV is a very common […]
Douglas Encourages Oral Cancer Discussion
Michael Douglas’ controversial comments about the cause of oral cancer have encouraged people to discuss the disease and highlighted the fact that public awareness of oral cancer, one of the most prevalent forms of cancer, remains low. Just last week, Hollywood star, Douglas, commented that in his case, oral cancer could have been caused by […]
Screen Star Douglas Sparks Oral Cancer Debate
Hollywood actor, Michael Douglas, has sparked debate about oral cancer after claiming in an interview with the Guardian that he contracted oral cancer two years ago as a result of having oral sex. Douglas later confirmed that what he meant was that HPV was the cause of cancer and although experts have been quick to […]
Manchester Dentist Supports Calls For Free Dental Treatment For Mouth Cancer Patients
A Manchester dentist has backed calls for free dental treatment for patients who have been diagnosed with mouth cancer. Tariq Drabu, owner of Langley Dental Practice in Middleton, has urged the Department of Health to offer free dental treatment for oral cancer patients. Mr Drabu is supporting pleas made by the British Dental Health Foundation; […]
Aspen Dental Donates Thousands To The Oral Cancer Foundation
Aspen Dental has donated thousands of dollars to The Oral Cancer Foundation following Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April. In April, Aspen Dental offices provided oral cancer screening for hundreds of patients. The company pledged to donate $5,000 for each screening test that was carried out using ViziLite. The chain, which has almost 400 practices […]
