Understanding mouth cancer
2019-10-22
Ahead of Mouth Cancer Action Month this November, Deborah Lyle takes a closer look at the group of diseases, and explains how dental professionals can
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Stress causing UK workers to binge on sugary treats
2019-08-21
A quarter of Brits (28%) binge on sugary foods when stressed out at work, a new study shows. Office workers (32%) are the most likely
New guidelines for denture adhesives launched
2019-06-20
The Oral Health Foundation has published a new set of global science-based guidelines for denture adhesives The new recommendations have been launched to deal with the
A quarter of Brits share their toothbrushes
2019-06-10
Despite it being bad news for their health, 26% of British people willingly share their toothbrush with others, according to the findings of a new study
Survey reveals alternative ways Britons use their teeth
2019-06-06
Britons are putting their oral health at risk by using their teeth as tools for jobs they weren’t intended for, according to the findings of a
Dundee dental students win award for oral health prison project
2019-05-02
The University of Dundee School of Dentistry has won an award for tackling the issue of oral health for the residents of the Scottish Prison
Dental Helpline takes its 400,000th call
2019-01-31
The Oral Health Foundation has helped more than 400,000 people through its Dental Helpline over the last two decades. It claims many who turn to the
Nutrients in cranberries and blueberries could prevent tooth decay
2019-01-08
A new study published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences suggests that a handful of dark-coloured berries may lower the risk of tooth decay.
Depressed young adults more at risk of oral health disease
2018-12-20
Findings of a new study suggest that young adults with feelings of depression are significantly more at risk of oral health diseases Published in the
Calls for free dental care for mouth cancer patients to end discriminatory ‘tax on cancer’
2018-11-23
The Oral Health Foundation is calling for free dental care for mouth cancer patients to combat the discriminatory costs of ongoing healthcare that survivors are
Bruxism in teenagers could be a sign of bullying
2017-07-13
Teenagers suffering from from sleep bruxism could be being subjected to bullying, a new study has found. The study, published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, found
Names most likely to make us smile and frown listed
2016-05-31
The names most likely to make us smile or frown have been listed by the Oral Health Foundation David and Jeremy have topped a poll