A panel of academic experts has developed a set of evidence-based national standards for education programs that train midlevel providers (MLPs), also known as dental
A dentist can be a valuable member of a patient’s diabetes healthcare team to help check for signs of gum disease and provide tips to
Periodontal disease could be effectively treated by beckoning the right kind of immune system cells to the inflamed tissues, according to a new animal study
European researchers have identified unique DNA markings that may predict the risk of developing head and neck cancer, according to a study in the journal
The bacteria in the human mouth — especially those under the gums — are as powerful as a fingerprint at identifying a person’s ethnicity, according
An overwhelming majority of people in the U.K. support the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for boys, according to a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has shown promising results in reducing the occurrence of canker sores in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients undergoing
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be a better tool for predicting the chances of survival and tumor metastasis of patients with oral cancer, according to
The investigation of the infection control lapses at the Oklahoma practices of oral surgeon W. Scott Harrington, DMD, could extend well into 2014 and end
Offering free head and neck cancer (HNC) screenings annually to communities offers the possibility of early detection and the opportunity to increase the understanding of
Louisiana State University (LSU) researchers have been awarded a $2.76 million grant that will enable them to study how HIV and antiretroviral therapy may change communities
Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients who are hospitalized after surgery and do not receive anticoagulation therapy have an increased risk of blood clots, according
