Posts Tagged ‘Oral Health’
New statistics suggest men are twice as likely to develop mouth cancer
New statistics released by Cancer Research UK have revealed that men are twice as likely to develop mouth cancer. The most recent figures from the charity show that 5,300 men and 2,500 women are diagnosed with oral cancer in the UK each year. Research also indicates that oral cancer is one of the most common […]
Grantham dental team completes charity spinathon in support of Mouth Cancer Action Month
A dental team from Grantham has raised more than £200 by taking part in a charity spinathon in support of Mouth Cancer Action Month. The team from Maltings Dental Practice kept two bikes going for 12 hours straight on Tuesday 21st November to raise money for mouth cancer charities. Two exercise bikes arrived in reception […]
Oakham dental practice is doing its bit to raise awareness of mouth cancer this November
Members of staff at an Oakham dental practice have been busy putting together a series of events to try and raise awareness of mouth cancer this November. The mydentist team launched their month-long campaign to support Mouth Cancer Action Month with a free evening screening session at the beginning of the month and this was […]
Oxford City Council reveals new plans to reduce sugar consumption
Oxford City Council has revealed plans to become ‘Sugar Smart’ in association with the Jamie Oliver Foundation, Good Food Oxford and local organisations, which are backing initiatives to reduce sugar consumption in the city. Oxford is following in the footsteps of other ‘Sugar Smart’ cities, such as Bath, Cambridge, Bristol, Glasgow and Brighton. The campaign […]
Could your penchant for wine make your fillings fall out?
New research conducted by a team at the University of Pittsburgh has revealed that drinking alcoholic drinks could increase the risk of fillings coming loose. The new study suggests that people who drink on a regular basis are more likely to lose their fillings after two years than non-drinkers. The findings were the same regardless […]
Luton dental team urges patients to make an appointment during Mouth Cancer Action Month
A dental team based in Luton is encouraging patients to make an appointment this November in support of Mouth Cancer Action Month. The team from mydentist in Dunstable Road is urging patients to pick up the phone and book a check-up this month in support of the Oral Health Foundation’s annual mouth cancer campaign. Rates […]
New report highlights regional divide in dental health
A new report has highlighted a significant regional divide in standards of dental health in England. The report, which was compiled by the Nuffield Trust, also suggests that there are significant gaps between people from deprived and affluent backgrounds. Despite the fact that there has been an overall improvement in oral health in England, the […]
Trips to the dentist offer multiple health benefits, experts claim
It’s natural to assume that going to the dentist improves your oral health, but leading experts have claimed that a dental check can flag up far more than signs of gum disease and cavities. Bupa Dental Care’s clinical director, Eddie Coyle, claims that going to the dentist can have multiple benefits for your health, as […]
Chicago dentist shares tips for a healthier Halloween
Halloween is synonymous with dressing up and gorging on sweet treats. Although nobody wants to be a party-pooper, this time of year is notoriously precarious for dentists, and many are trying to offer tips to help patients be a little more health-conscious this Halloween. Chicago dentist, Dr Mary Hayes, has set out to alert parents […]
New report highlights widespread dental problems in the US
A new report has highlighted widespread dental health problems in the US. Researchers from the University of Michigan have revealed that a third of Americans are missing work as a result of dental pain or suffering from dental problems. It was also found that 40 percent of people aged between 50 and 64 don’t go […]
