Oral health

Oral health,

Common oral health conditions

We report on the concerning state of adult oral health in the UK and outline the most common conditions that may be encountered in pharmacy.

12 Mar 2026 , 4 Min Article

Oral health,

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 , 15 Min Module

Oral health,

Minute Clinic with Waterpik

Check out our 1-minute video about the Waterpik range

02 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Module

Oral health,

Bite-sized advice

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 , 1 Min Article

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,

E-module: Dental Health

Find out how to keep teeth and gums healthy and confidently advise on minor dental issues.

18 Dec 2024 , 8 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

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