Oral health

Charity launches mouth cancer charter

The Oral Health Foundation has launched a charter to show the necessary steps to reduce cases of mouth cancer and its mortality in the UK.

Oral health hub launched

Haleon has partnered with UK retailer Tesco to create a new initiative offering free oral health advice to its customers. The Haleon Oral Health Hub, being piloted in the Tesco Extra store in...

Oral hygiene hub launched in Plymouth

Transforming Plymouth Together has announced the opening of the first Hygiene Hub in the city.

‘A one-size-fits-all-approach’ will not improve children’s oral health, say researchers

Up to 50 per cent of five-year-olds in England suffer from pain due to untreated tooth decay or dental caries, according to research from the University of Manchester. Many of those children have to...

Delays in mouth cancer diagnosis in Wales

People with symptoms of mouth cancer are not seeking medical advice early enough, according to a report from Public Health Wales.

Health charity raises awareness of mouth cancer

Mouth cancer cases have increased by 133 per cent increase over the past two decades, according to the Oral Health Foundation.

What do we know?

Anne Symons explores the links between Ozempic and oral health.

Charity calls for mouth cancer awareness campaign

The Oral Health Foundation has called for a government-funded campaign to raise public awareness about mouth cancer. This follows data that has highlighted a widespread lack of knowledge about the...

Text messages encourage healthy oral habits among teens

Text message reminders can help to improve toothbrushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families, a study has shown.

A hidden link

Nina Garlo tells the story of Rebekka Manninen and explores the link between oral health and brain health.

Half of children haven’t visited a dentist by three years old, survey reveals

Research has revealed that half (50 per cent) of parents haven’t taken their children to the dentist by the time they are three years old, despite official guidance recommending they are taken when...

Oral health revealed as main driver for toothpaste selection

Consumers prioritise their oral health when choosing toothpaste, according to online research from Product of the Year.