Oral health

Providing dental support in the pharmacy.

Oral health

Oral care

Oral health is a crucial aspect of overall health. Everything we consume comes firstly through the mouth – food, water, oxygen and, most of the time, medicine – so maintaining healthy teeth and gums is very important. If neglected, poor oral hygiene can lead to extreme pain, serious conditions and even tooth extractions.

12 Mar 2025 , 15 Min Module

Oral health

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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Oral health

Oral cancer cases on the rise

Often overshadowed by more high-profile cancers, oral cancer ranks as the sixth most common form of the disease globally, with cases in the UK more than doubling within the last generation.

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Oral health

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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Mental health

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

Oral health

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 health

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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Oral health

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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Get customers thinking about their oral health

Where are the main opportunities to improve the oral health category?

08 Jun 2017 , 3 Min Article

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Preventing dental caries

Approaches to consider in tackling dental caries

21 Sep 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Oral health: stop the rot

Lots of children in England don't visit a dentist each year, and the rate of dental decay in young children remains high.

22 Feb 2016 , 5 Min Article

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