Posts Tagged ‘Oral Health Foundation’
Grantham dentist braves the shave to raise money for mouth cancer charity
A dentist from Grantham has braved the shave to raise awareness of mouth cancer and generate funds for Mouth Cancer Action Month. Matt Bell and his team from The Maltings Dental Practice have been participating in a month-long fundraising effort as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month, and the brave dentist decided to finish in […]
Are you familiar with the signs of oral cancer?
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, and if you’ve been to the dentist recently, you may have noticed posters or leaflets about mouth cancer on the walls or waiting room tables. Mouth cancer is an increasingly common form of cancer, but studies suggest that the vast majority of UK adults aren’t aware of the symptoms. […]
Ponteland dental practice hosts free mouth cancer checks
A dental practice in Ponteland hosted two free screening events to support Mouth Cancer Action Month recently. The team at Honour Health invited residents to attend sessions on Saturday November 17th and Monday November 19th to raise awareness of mouth cancer. Katherine Lawrence, a dentist at the practice, said that it’s hugely important for dentists […]
The Oral Health Foundation calls for increasing funding for NHS dental services
The Oral Health Foundation has called for the government to increase funding for NHS dental services. The charity has urged health ministers to devote more money to dentistry after a poll revealed that almost half of UK adults would be willing to pay more to improve NHS dental care. Dr Nigel Carter OBE, chief executive […]
New study suggests gum disease can increase the risk of breast cancer
A new study suggests that women who have gum disease are up to three times more likely to develop breast cancer. The study, which has been published in the Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology journal, indicates that women who have advanced gum disease are between two and three times more likely to develop breast cancer […]
Swadlincote dentists don blue lips to raise awareness of mouth cancer
A dental team at a Swadlincote practice donned blue lips last week in support of the Oral Health Foundation’s annual Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign. Members of staff at Hughes and Owen Dental Care painted their lips blue in order to raise awareness of mouth cancer, a form of cancer, which affects around 7,000 people […]
Bedford dental practice to host free event as part of National Smile Month
The owner of a dental practice in Bedford has announced details of a free event, which will be held to celebrate National Smile Month. Dr Minesh Patel, from Chrysalis Dental Practice, has invited local people to attend a free dental event on the 10th June as part of an effort to support National Smile Month. […]
New Study Links Beating Bad Breath to Increased Happiness
A new study has suggested that beating bad breath can significantly improve your happiness. Research published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene suggests that bad breath can take its toll on happiness. Researchers found that people who suffered from halitosis were twice as unhappy as those who didn’t. The team posed participants a series […]
Swadlincote Dental Practice to Offer Free Oral Cancer Checks
A Swadlincote dental practice is offering free oral cancer checks in support of Mouth Cancer Awareness Month. The national campaign will run throughout November and dental clinics across the country will be encouraging patients to take advantage of short, simple screening checks. The team at Delph Dental Practice is doing its bit to get the […]
Oral Health Charity Warn About Dental Infections Following Heart Disease Study
One of the world’s leading dental charities, the Oral Health Foundation, has issued a warning over the importance of treating dental infections after a study revealed a significant link between untreated oral infections and heart disease. Speaking about the findings of the study, which have been published in the Journal of Dental Research, Dr Nigel […]
