New HPV test shows promise for head/neck cancer

2011-02-28

In a clinical study designed to detect human papillomavirus (HPV) E6/E7 mRNA in routine clinical specimens of head and neck cancer, HPV status determined by

Head/neck cancer research targets specific cells

2011-02-28

Saint Louis University Cancer Center has received a $50,000 grant from the Lottie Caroline Hardy Charitable Trust to study a therapy that targets head and

Forsyth team IDs new dental caries pathogen

2011-02-28

Researchers at the Forsyth Institute have identified a new pathogen connected to severe early childhood caries (ECC). This research may offer the potential to intervene

U.K. team details method for evaluating HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer

2011-02-27

Defining the minimum requirements for assigning a diagnosis of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is increasingly important for the head-and-neck oncology community,

NYU researchers use gingival blood to ID diabetes

2011-02-27

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at New York University (NYU) has awarded an NYU nursing-dental research team a one-year pilot grant to assess

Study IDs dysphagia risk after head/neck cancer treatment

2011-02-27

A team of Danish researchers has developed a predictive model for determining which head and neck cancer patients are at risk of developing dysphagia (swallowing

Obese patients at higher risk of perio disease

2011-02-23

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of North Carolina found that dentists are interested in helping patients with serious weight issues but

Renal transplant patients need lip cancer screenings

2011-02-22

The appearance of lip cancer (LC) in renal transplant patients (RTPs) is associated with immunosuppressant treatment, sun exposure, and tobacco, and these patients should avoid

Advocacy group shines spotlight on oral cancer

2011-02-21

The Oral Aesthetic Advocacy Group (OAAG) is proving its commitment to oral health by launching a new initiative to bring greater awareness to oral cancer

Researchers find links between oral sex, oral cancer

2011-02-21

There is “strong evidence” linking oral sex to oral cancer, according to researchers speaking February 20 at the American Association for the Advancement of Science

LED Dental appoints new sales/marketing VP

2011-02-21

LED Dental has hired Nick Efthimiadis as vice president of global sales and marketing, the company announced. Efthimiadis joins LED about two months after the

Smoking during radiation treatments hurts survival rates

2011-02-16

Smokers who continue to smoke while undergoing radiation treatments for head and neck cancer fare significantly worse than those who quit smoking before therapy, according