Oral health

Providing dental support in the pharmacy.

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Mouthing off

Oral health is a key indicator of overall general health and wellbeing, with pharmacy teams at the front line of detection and prevention of many mouth problems.

23 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Managing oral care

Maintaining a good oral care routine has many benefits.

13 May 2022 , 15 Min Module

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Tackling oral health

Support customers with information and advice on a range of oral health conditions, including tooth decay and gum disease.

15 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Oral care: A brush with Covid?

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the UK’s oral health as brushing habits faltered and trips to the dentist became more difficult. 

12 Mar 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Oral care

Maintaining a good oral care routine has multiple benefits and pharmacy teams can be on hand to advise customers.

25 May 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Put a smile on your face

A considerable number of people don't take good care of their teeth, putting them at risk of serious oral and general health problems.

22 Apr 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Promoting good oral care

Pharmacy teams are well-placed to sink their teeth into the oral health challenges described by the Oral Health Foundation in its five-year plan.

19 Mar 2020 , 5 Min Article

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An infectious smile

Maintaining a healthy and happy smile is simple, right? Here's what the experts recommend.

23 May 2019 , 4 Min Article

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The right to smile

With the help of the National Smile Month, pharmacy teams are in the perfect position to help educate families.

20 May 2019 , 2 Min Article

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Oral care

Mouth ulcers and cold sores are common and can cause significant discomfort, but pharmacy teams can offer advice.

30 Sep 2018 , 15 Min Module

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Open wide...

The state of the nation’s teeth is nothing to smile about, with many people still not following basic oral hygiene advice.

22 May 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Dental health

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on dental health, including the causes and risks of decay. 

02 Apr 2018 , 15 Min Module

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Oral pain, children and pharmacy

Oral pain is the commonest reason why parents visit a pharmacy for pain relief for children, new research shows

01 Apr 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Oral health: Could it be cancer?

Mouth cancer claims more lives than cervical or testicular cancer, yet one in five people are unaware of this deadly disease

23 Mar 2018 , 6 Min Article

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Delaying decay

Protecting children’s dental health is a job for joined up healthcare, including community pharmacy input. So how do you start the conversation?

14 Aug 2017 , 3 Min Article