Stephanie Middlemiss

Oral cancer also called mouth cancer, develops in the tissues of the mouth, gums, tongue, and throat. Oral cancer is the 9th most common cancer and accounts for 2% of all cancers diagnosed in the UK. The good news is oral cancer is highly treatable if it is detected in its early stages, but understanding the warning signs and being aware of the risks is just as important and could mean your difference in survival.

We spoke with one of our dental advisors who has worked in special care dentistry to give us a professional insight and helpful tips on how dentists can make their appointments more autism friendly and less intrusive for their patients.

Every year on the 20th of March, World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated, it was founded by Dr Charles Godon and is a day to unite the world against oral diseases. A day to spread awareness, knowledge and understanding of maintaining good oral health care habits at every point of your life.