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Providing dental support in the pharmacy.
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Oral health is vital to overall wellbeing, allowing us to eat, swallow, breathe, speak and socialise. Without good oral hygiene, bacteria can travel into the body causing all sorts of issues, not to mention pain and discomfort.
12 Feb 2026
A healthy smile starts with good everyday habits, and community pharmacy teams are perfectly placed to offer valuable advice and support when common oral care issues arise.
13 May 2025
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
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
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
Maintaining a good oral care routine has many benefits.
13 May 2022
Support customers with information and advice on a range of oral health conditions, including tooth decay and gum disease.
13 Apr 2021
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
Maintaining a good oral care routine has multiple benefits and pharmacy teams can be on hand to advise customers.
26 May 2020
A considerable number of people don't take good care of their teeth, putting them at risk of serious oral and general health problems.
16 Apr 2020
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
Mouth ulcers and cold sores are common and can cause significant discomfort, but pharmacy teams can offer advice.
20 Sep 2018
Common Ailment Library: Mouth Ulcers - This short module can be used as a quick reference guide to help give advice to patients on the causes, symptoms and treatment options available.
23 Jul 2018
This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on dental health, including the causes and risks of decay.
20 Mar 2018
This counter excellence module covers the causes of halitosis, the three levels of treatment and how to prevent halitosis.
21 Aug 2017
This team training module focuses on oral health.
15 May 2017
