Denplan is pleased once again to be supporting the British Dental Health Foundation’s (BDHF) Mouth Cancer Action Month (MCAM) campaign this November. With over 5,000 newly diagnosed cases and over 2,000 deaths each year, education of the public and vigilance amongst health professionals is crucial.
Early diagnosis saves lives and dental health professionals can make a real difference by ensuring that each patient is screened for mouth cancer and has the risk factors clearly outlined to them.
Following the success of last year’s campaign Denplan has designed and printed 30,000 campaign posters which we will be distributing to all dental practices, hospitals, PCTS/LHBS and health authorities across the UK (on request). We have also created a MCAM PR Toolkit exclusively for Denplan members, detailing ways you can get involved – both of which you will receive with your September Monthly Report. Additional posters can be requested on 0845 608 2800.
In 2009 the press proved keen to publicise those practices offering free mouth cancer screenings, and we are encouraging all Denplan practices to offer and promote this service locally again during this year’s campaign.
Your MCAM PR Toolkit contains all the details to support your local awareness drive, including a template press release and campaign stats. Please contact our Press Team who will be happy to assist further with your promotional activities on 0845 608 2800 or email pressoffice@denplan.co.uk.
For your free Blue Ribbon Badge Appeal kit and other MCAM promotional items, visit the BDHF website at http://www.mouthcancer.org/ or call them on 01788 546 365.
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