Holiday Vices May Lead to Bruxism
2016-12-02
The holidays are coming. And the bad habits that accompany many celebrations may lead to bruxism that could damage teeth, according to a team of
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Rising Claims Reflect a Need for Better Oral Cancer Detection
2016-10-31
Oral cancer is on the rise. Claim lines with an oral cancer diagnosis increased 61% from 2011 to 2015, according to data from the FAIR
Oral Cancer Diagnoses Jump 61% From 2011 to 2015
2016-10-26
Privately billed insurance claims related to oral cancer diagnoses rose 61% from 2011 to 2015, according to data on 21 million privately billed medical and
Save Lives With Simple Oral Cancer Screenings
2016-10-17
According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 529,000 new cases of oral (lip, oral cavity, and pharynx) cancer each year worldwide, with
Restaurants Urged to Offer More Water
2016-05-05
Nothing beats water when it comes to keeping teeth healthy. But while licensed restaurants in the United Kingdom are required to provide tap water for
Support Oral Cancer Awareness This Month
2016-04-04
Oral cancer awareness is promoted each April. Organizations such as the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance and the Oral Cancer Foundation are working to enhance
Cancer Survival Times Tied to Better Dental Care
2016-03-14
Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) who practice better dental care and consume less alcohol and tobacco have better survival times than
New Alcohol Guidelines Devised to Fight Cancer
2016-01-08
Alcohol consumption at any level increases the risk or oral and other cancers alike, according to the Chief Medical Officers of the United Kingdom, and
Study: Alcohol Consumption Can Have a Negative Impact on Gum Health
2015-06-30
In a recent study published ahead of print in the Journal of Periodontology, Brazilian researchers have found that consumption of alcoholic beverages can have adverse
Red Wine may not be so Good for Oral Health
2014-08-11
Red wine may be good for your overall health but not so much for you oral health. The acidity of red wine leaves a mark
8th Annual NYC Oral Cancer Walk on April 21
2013-03-26
On Sunday, April 21, 2013, starting at 11am (rain or shine), oral cancer survivors and their families will join dental students, residents, and faculty of
