E-Cigarettes Damage Cells
2015-12-30
A team of researchers with the Veterans Administration (VA) San Diego Healthcare System tested two electronic cigarette products and found that they damage cells in
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Radiation Technique Eliminates Dry Mouth
2015-10-21
Patients with tumors in the head or neck may be treated with radiotherapy. In 40% of these cases, though, the salivary glands lose proper function.
CDA Launches Tobacco Tax Petition
2015-09-03
The California Dental Association (CDA) has teamed up with the Save Lives California coalition to launch an online petition urging the California Legislature to raise
Researcher Pinpoints Possible Underlying Cause of Metastases in Oral Cancer
2015-08-07
A new discovery may change the way oral cancer is treated. An abnormal immune response could be one of the causes of metastases in oral
Treating Gum Disease Aids Prostate
2015-05-12
There may be another reason for men to treat gum disease. Treating gum disease lowered symptoms of prostate inflammation, according to researchers from Case Western
Saliva Test May Uncover Deadly Diseases
2014-11-06
A revolutionary saliva test may be on the way. UCLA researchers are working on a test that could have the ability to diagnose diseases like
Genetic Mutations Associated with Salivary Gland Tumors
2014-07-31
A recent discovery could pave the way for better treatment of oral cancer. The Scripps Research Institute found links involving a set of genes that
Detection and Prevention of Oral Cancer: Are Screening Methods Effective?
2014-02-25
Body Dr. Catherine Poh In dentistry, screening for oral cancer by visual inspection and palpation is an essential part of a clinician’s routine practise. Yet
LED Medical Signs Agreement with BC Cancer Agency to Create Oral Cancer Test
2014-01-31
BURNABY, British Columbia – January 14, 2014 – LED Medical Diagnostics is proud to announce that it has signed an agreement with the BC Cancer
Poor oral health linked to increased risk of oral HPV infection
2013-10-15
Body A study published in Cancer Prevention Research1 found that people with poor oral health are at an increased risk of being infected by oral
Dr. Donna Albertson Joins NYU College of Dentistry as Oral Cancer Researcher
2013-09-23
Dr. Albertson, an esteemed cancer researcher will lead the oral cancer genomics research program at the NYU Oral Cancer Center Dr. Donna Albertson has been
Oral Sciences Research Leads to Uterine Fibroid Treatment
2013-04-24
Body Researchers from the department of applied oral sciences at Dalhousie University have developed a biomaterial to be used as an alternative to hysterectomy for