Category: Oral cancer
Dentists back calls for HPV vaccination programme expansion
Research conducted by HPV Action has revealed that the overwhelming majority of dentists support calls for the HPV vaccine to be made available to teenage boys, as well as girls. According to the charity, 97 percent of dentists polled backed plans to expand the vaccination programme to include 12 and…
READ ARTICLETeachers call for HPV vaccination to be made available for boys
Teachers have called for HPV vaccinations to be made available for teenage boys, as well as girls. Speaking at the annual conference for the Association of Teachers and Lecturers in Scotland, several professionals backed calls to introduce vaccination for boys, in light of research connecting HPV to forms of cancer…
READ ARTICLEAre you aware of the warning signs of oral cancer?
It’s a form of cancer that affects more than 6,000 people in the UK every year, but relatively few people have heard of oral cancer. The latest statistics show that the incidence of oral cancer has increased by more than 60 percent in the last two decades, but do you…
READ ARTICLEPublic Health Wales issues warning over rising mouth cancer rates
Figures released by Public Health Wales show that mouth cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent. The latest statistics show an increase in the number of recorded cases; however, there has been an improvement in one-year survival rates. There has been little change in five-year survival figures. The report also revealed that…
READ ARTICLEBeat Oral Cancer in London this Winter
This winter, we’re determined to fight oral cancer and we are doing everything we can to raise awareness and encourage patients to pop in and see for a quick and painless screening check. About oral cancer A recent survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation revealed that 10…
READ ARTICLEIt's Mouth Cancer Action Month in London!
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, and the biggest, most effective and important method for diagnosing cases of oral cancer in its early stages is dental check-ups. Regular check-ups enable us to keep on top of your oral hygiene, as well as giving us the chance to look out for…
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