Archive for the ‘Mouth cancer’ Category

“Staggering” Lack of Awareness of Mouth Cancer Revealed

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

A NEW SURVEY undertaken by British Dental Health Foundation has revealed an alarming lack of awareness about the causes and symptoms of one of the UK’s fastest growing cancers – mouth cancer.

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Dental checks vital in fight against mouth cancer

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

YOUR regular trips to the dentist aren’t just important for maintaining that pearly white smile, they might just save your voice – or even your life.

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Saliva check for mouth cancer is a ‘lifesaving boost’

Friday, September 4th, 2009

A lifesaving saliva swab that detects early signs of mouth cancer has been welcomed by dental experts.

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Shock figures prompt oral cancer awareness month

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

The national campaign to flag up the perils of mouth cancer is being extended to a month after recent figures showed record numbers diagnosed with the disease.

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Cancer Research calls for regular dental checks

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

DENTISTS in Yeovil are advising patients that regular dental checks remain the best way for the early detection of serious health problems such as mouth cancer.

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