Oral health

Living in the age of anxiety

A look at the impact of stress on oral health.

A sobering thought…

Anne Symons discusses the impact of alcohol on oral health.

Could low and no alcohol drinks be the future?

Philip Silver discusses the rise in popularity of low alcohol beverages, considering the positive impacts on both oral and general health.

Oral cancer screening plays a significant role in early detection

A study published in Cancer Screening and Prevention has analysed approaches to mouth cancer detection. The authors considered the merits of advanced imaging and artificial intelligence in improving...

The importance of early mouth cancer diagnosis

Philip Silver discusses the importance of early detection of mouth cancer, highlighting the role of the clinician in early diagnosis.

Protecting summer time smiles

Anne Symons discusses the importance of taking care of your oral health in the hot weather, and beyond.

A holistic approach to periodontal therapy

Tom Alcraft considers the benefits of a holistic approach when treating periodontitis, treating general and oral health as one.

Oral hygiene for people with dementia frequently overlooked

Experts have produced easy to read and free resources to improve mouth and dental care for people living with dementia at home after a study found it is a neglected area.

Oral health charity supports the government’s pledge to tackle smoking

The Oral Health Foundation (OHF) has welcomed the government's commitment to the 'Tobacco and Vapes Bill', announced in the king's speech.

Women’s organisation launches campaign to tackle dental crisis

Members of the Women’s Institute (WI) have voted to support a campaign for 2024/5 to call upon the government to end the growing crisis in dental health and end the lack of access to NHS dental...

Oral care company receives seal of approval from dental charity

The Oral Health Foundation has announced the official accreditation of Dent & Go’s latest oral health products.

NHS partners with supermarket brand for mouth cancer awareness campaign

The NHS and Asda have teamed up to provide advice on millions of toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles, encouraging people to contact their GPs or dentists if they notice any potential symptoms of...