oral cancer

  • Can we prevent the risk of oral cancer?

    As we saw in a previous article, oral and oropharyngeal cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers in the world, and tumours of the oral cavity account for around 4% of all malignant tumours. But what are the main risk factors for the development of this type of pathology, and how can we…

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  • Oral cancer: types and prevalence

    Oral cancer is among the 10 most common cancers worldwide, and tumours of the oral cavity account for around 4% of all malignant tumours. One of the greatest risks is not detecting it, especially among older people, because it can be confused with other oral disorders. For this reason, oral health control and regular check-ups…

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  • Common oral health changes amongst older people

    As we get older, the ageing process involves a whole series of changes. These are both anatomically and physiologically, which can affect our abilities and the normal functioning of our bodies.  Our mouth and teeth are no exception. In fact, ageing increases the chances of the appearance of oral disorders. It is common amongst elderly…

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