Mouth Cancer Action Month

Radio interviews for Mouth Cancer Action Month

2022

Bauer Network: Robert Powell

Bauer Network: Dr Carter

Pirate FM: David Withers

Gateway 97.8: Dr Carter

Marlow FM: Dr Carter and Robert Powell

Meriden FM: Dr Carter

2021

Capital FM Midlands: Rachel Parsons and Graeme Lloyd

BBC Radio Cornwall: David Withers and Catherine Rutland

Latest

New NHS Dental Charges

11 March 2024 - It has been announced that as of 1st April 2024, there will be a price increase in England and Wales for NHS dental treatment.
No Smoking Day: A breath of fresh air for oral health

13 MAR 2024 - No Smoking Day is an annual health awareness day in the UK that encourages smokers to quit.
Understanding the link between mental health, smoking, and oral health

07 MAR 2024 - If you or a loved one is living with a mental illness, it’s important to understand the risks associated with smoking.
HPV Sign away Campaign encourages the uptake of vaccines

4 MAR 2024 - Today is International HPV (human papillomavirus) Awareness Day, the Oracle Cancer Trust is asking parents to sign the Year 8 HPV Vaccine consent forms.

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Laura Marston
Charlotte Webster-Salter
Sinead Marland

Mouth cancer impact Sinead's in a number of ways, but they weren't all bad. Read her inspiring story below.
Sarah Davies

Sarah Davies from Coventry endured a long process to get her mouth cancer diagnosed. She is now cancer free but has been left with 'lockjaw' following treatment.
Kevin Parnham

Kevin Parnham from Risley in Derby was diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2018. Despite this, he hasn't it let mouth cancer get in the way of his life.
Carole Moors

Carole, from Dorset, hopes that by sharing her story she can encourage people to take mouth cancer more seriously.
Karen Liesching-Schroder

The story of an avid runner who is using her shock diagnosis to raise awareness of mouth cancer.
Paul Roebuck

Psychotherapist Paul was on holiday with his wife in Las Vegas and woke up with blood in his mouth. He decided to get checked out by his dentist, who immediately knew something was seriously wrong.
Stephanie Leach

Stephanie's story should serve as a reminder that mouth cancer can sadly affect all of us. Even if you don't fall into any of the risk factors, you should still be aware of the warning signs.
Laura Taylor

"Age is just a number, I’m 23 a non-smoker and don’t drink yet I still got the mouth cancer, it only takes 45 seconds to check your mouth, DO IT!! I was only 23, I should be hearing about my son’s day at nursery, not cancer."

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What to do following an extraction

General advice about what to do after having teeth taken out. Includes what precautions you should take and things to avoid.
Mouth ulcers

Usually red or yellow in colour, mouth ulcers are painful sores that can appear inside the mouth and also on the outer lips.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
Geographic tongue

Geographic tongue is a common condition which can appear on the top and sides of the tongue, and sometimes on the under-surface.
How to spot mouth cancer

How much do you know about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? By being Mouthaware you can make a difference in the fight against mouth cancer.
Bridges and partial dentures

These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.
What foods and drinks contain acid and why it spells trouble for our oral health

10 JUNE 19 - As part of National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation and GSK have come together to discuss the threat acidic foods and drinks pose to our oral health.
Wisdom teeth

The wisdom teeth are the last to appear, right at the back of the mouth, often between 17 and 25 but sometime many years later.
Jaw problems and headaches

If you jaw and teeth are not lined up correctly it will not only affect your bite but could result in severe headaches and jaw pain.
Sugar free chewing gum

Chewing sugar-free gum helps protect your teeth and gums in between meals when it may not be possible to brush with a toothbrush.

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