Cork practice Dervla Leavy Dental Care has created an infographic to show how poor oral health can have a negative impact on general health. Dervla Leavy of Dervla Leavy Dental Care hopes the graphic will ensure the public are aware of the relationship between oral and general health. The graphic looks at how oral health … Continued
Free mouth cancer screenings took place in dental practices across Ireland last week to raise awareness of the deadly disease. The free exams were in support of Mouth Cancer Awareness Day (17 September) to heighten the public’s awareness and understanding of mouth cancer. Dr Kevin Murphy, principal dentist at Chatham Street Dental Care in Dublin, … Continued
Alcohol is killing one person per hour and sending 1.2 million to hospital each year in the UK and Northern Ireland, figures reveal. Substance abuse charity Alcohelp is calling on the government to implement a series of measures to tackle alcohol misuse, such as restricting the sale of alcohol to specific times of the day. … Continued
Recent free dental examinations in Ireland have unearthed 22 cases of mouth cancer among the public. The dental examinations are part of an ongoing initiative to increase Irish public awareness of free dental check-ups and good oral health. This comes following the news that only one in three adults are taking advantage of free dental … Continued
A Mediterranean diet can significantly lower the risk of developing mouth cancer, research has found. The study found that patients who had a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, legumes, wholegrains, fish and olive oil can halve the risk of developing the disease. Researchers also discovered that young adults, non-smokers and those with a higher level … Continued
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