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Tooth brushing habits linked to risk of heart disease
According to a new American study, brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste can…
Oral health
Around 3,000 deaths caused by late oral cancer diagnosis
Almost 3,000 deaths from oral cancer last year could have been avoided with early referral and diagnosis. That’s according to the…
Oral health
Oral cancer rates doubled over the last two decades
Mouth cancer cases have more than doubled over the last 20 years, research from the Oral Health Foundation shows. Cases…
Oral health
New report reveals sharp increase in mouth cancer
A new report looking into mouth cancer in the United Kingdom reveals a dangerous and widespread lack of awareness about the disease.…
Dentistry
NHS needs to take action on oral cancer
If the NHS really wants to tackle oral cancer, it needs to decisive action, Michael Watson says. November is the Oral…
Blog
Healthy drinks should be default options on kids’ menus, foundation claims
The Oral Health Foundation is calling on restaurants to offer healthy drinks as the default option on children’s menus. California recently…
Oral health
Vaping increases chances of developing mouth cancer
Vaping could increase the chances of developing oral cancer, a new study from the University of Minnesota has found. The study…
Oral health
Diabetes can increase chances of developing oral cancer
Women who suffer with diabetes face a much greater chance of developing oral cancer, new research shows. The research found…
Oral health
Brand power beats celebrity endorsements when it comes to oral health purchasing habits
Brand power is the key selling point when it comes to our oral health, a new study has shown. Despite…
Celebrity News
Most Brits dangerously underestimate sugar content in energy drinks
Two in three British adults dangerously underestimate the amount of sugar in energy drinks, a new poll has revealed. The…
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… Government announces new…
Dentistry
Generous tooth fairy leaving £23.7m under children’s pillows
The tooth fairy gives British children almost £24 million every year, a new survey has found. On average, children in…
Oral health
Fresh calls for water fluoridation in the UK
Fresh calls are being made for water fluoridation in the UK after new research shows it has no negative effects.…
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… Just how bad…
Dentistry
Three quarters of Brits proud of their smile
Around three quarters (73%) of Brits like or love their smile, according to a new survey from the Oral Health…
Aesthetic dentistry
Brits spending £196 every year on their oral health
British adults spend almost £200 a year purchasing oral health care products, a new survey has found. Brits spend an…
Oral health
Fresh demands for Government to increase funding in NHS dentistry
The Oral Health Foundation is demanding the Government significantly increases its spending on NHS dentistry. It has highlighted strong public…
Dentistry
Ban on energy drinks receives huge backing
A ban on the sale of energy drinks to under 16s has received backing by 93% of British adults. It…
Oral health
Looking after oral health could help patients recover after a heart attack
Looking after oral health following a heart attack could help survivors’ cardiovascular systems recover, new research has found. The study found…
Oral health