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Dundee dental students win award for oral health prison project
The University of Dundee School of Dentistry has won an award for tackling the issue of oral health for the…
Dentistry
Dentists could play a greater role in detecting diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Dentists can play a greater role in the detection of some general health conditions, the Faculty of Dental Surgery says.…
Dentistry
Poor oral health linked with frailty in new study
Poor oral health can cause muscular weakness, sudden weight loss or impaired mobility in elderly people. A study published in the Journal of Gerondontology links…
Oral health
Together we are stronger – together we will beat cancer sooner
Andrew Osafo explains why he will be running the Victoria Park Half Marathon later this year. On the 19 April…
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What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dental charges set…
Dentistry
Most calls to dental helpline about cosmetic dentistry
Implants, veneers, crowns and dentures made up the most common enquiries to the Dental Helpline, according to the Oral Health Foundation.…
Aesthetic dentistry
Brits have ‘extremely poor knowledge’ of oral cancer
British adults have ‘extremely poor knowledge’ on the causes and symptoms of oral cancer, a new survey shows. The survey,…
Oral health
What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Calls for a…
Dentistry
Health is the main reason smokers want to quit their habit
Health is the main reason Brits give up smoking, a study from the Oral Health Foundation has shown. Around 66%…
Oral health
Patient charge revenue makes up more than a quarter of NHS dental services spend
Steve Brine MP says patient charge revenue makes up 28.7% of Government expenditure on NHS dental services. In an open…
Dentistry
Dental Helpline takes its 400,000th call
The Oral Health Foundation has helped more than 400,000 people through its Dental Helpline over the last two decades. It…
Dentistry
Biomin F gains Foundation approval
The remineralisation toothpaste Biomin F has received accreditation from the Oral Health Foundation, reports Moira Crawford. Biomin F, the innovative…
Oral health
Gum disease increases chances of an early labour
Gum disease significantly increases the chances of pregnant women going into labour early, a new study has found. The study…
Oral health
Nutrients in cranberries and blueberries could prevent tooth decay
A new study published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences suggests that a handful of dark-coloured berries may lower…
Dentistry
Depressed young adults more at risk of oral health disease
Findings of a new study suggest that young adults with feelings of depression are significantly more at risk of oral…
Dentistry
What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS dentists to…
Dentistry
Millions at risk of mouth cancer by being unaware of ‘big three risks’
The Oral Health Foundation is urging people to be more aware of how their lifestyle choices can increase their risk of…
Oral health
Cancer patients and patient charges
Providing free dental treatment to oral cancer patients should not be an issue of cost-effectiveness, Michael Watson says. Last week the Oral Health…
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Calls for free dental care for mouth cancer patients to end discriminatory ‘tax on cancer’
The Oral Health Foundation is calling for free dental care for mouth cancer patients to combat the discriminatory costs of…
Dentistry
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