Thursday 20 Jun 2013

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Morning cigarette ‘doubles mouth cancer risk’

People who reach for a morning cigarette are doubling their risk of developing lung and mouth cancer. That’s according to new research that suggests people who smoke within five minutes of waking up are more at risk from the harmful …

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Sweet treats turn oral health sour

Parents are putting the oral health of infants and young children in harm's way by giving them ill-advised foods and drinks, a new report reveals. According to the Diet

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School support ‘vital’ to success of Children’s Dental Health Survey

A 10-year survey of children’s teeth in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will take place in autumn 2013. Dental experts say support from schools is key to the success

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A story not silenced by oral cancer

Thirteen years ago, she planned her funeral. At age 33, Eva Grayzel, a nationally recognised interactive performance artist, was diagnosed with late-stage oral cancer and told she had a

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Smokers more prone to tooth loss post menopause

Post-menopausal women who have smoked are at much higher risk of losing their teeth than women who never smoked. That's according to a new study published and featured on

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Hygienius hands-on masterclass

A hands-on masterclass on implant maintenance for hygienists and dental therapists takes place next month at seminars@thirtyeight in Devonshire Street in London. Hosted by Amanda Gallie and Emma Pacey,

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Drinkers can underestimate alcohol habits

Some people could be underestimating their alcohol intake by as much as 40%, according to new figures the Department of Health published today. And the trick to monitoring their

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Dialogue, not monologue

Practice owner Daniel Smith’s approach to dentistry is founded on co-diagnosis to develop the highest levels of oral hygiene Daniel Smith’s implementation of an oral health promotional approach

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What a gum year it was for Wrigley!

The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme saw a step change in 2012 with an extended programme of activity and a key piece of research which showed that 51% of

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First shock smoking ads in eight years

Smokers are being told that just 15 cigarettes cause a mutation that can lead to cancerous tumours in a return to hard-hitting health campaigns, the Department of Health