Dentists ‘first line of defence’ against mouth cancer

Britons worried about the prospect of oral cancer have been advised that visiting their emergency dentist should be their first port of call to allay such fears.Canadian newspaper the Vancouver Sun reported that anyone worried about this disease should always book an appointment with their dentist, who would be able to pick up ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 9 November 2009 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dr Seema Ganatra, Milton Road, mouth cancer, oral cancer, Vancouver Sun

Cigarette machine ban ‘good news for oral health’

The introduction of a ban on cigarette machines has been heralded as a boost to oral health in the UK by the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF).Members of Parliament recently voted to instigate a ban on the machines in the hope it will help to reduce the likelihood of children gaining access to ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 27 October 2009 by Clare Ludlam Tagged BDHF, Milton Road, mouth cancer, oral health, UK

Dentist offering free mouth cancer screening

In support of Mouth Cancer Action Month, a dental clinic in Weston-super-Mare is offering free mouth cancer screenings to patients.Twenty 2 Dental, on Milton Road, will be carrying out the free screenings next month to help raise awareness of the condition and the impact it can have.According to the Mouth Cancer Foundation, 5,000 Brits ...