Alcohol consumption ups oral cancer risk in men

2013-02-27

Alcohol consumption causes approximately 20,000 cancer deaths in the U.S. annually, especially oral cavity cancer in men and breast cancer in women, according to a

Video contest inspires oral, head/neck cancer awareness

2013-02-26

The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA) has launched a national video contest as a prelude to Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, April

Study documents head/neck cancer molecular tumor subtypes

2013-02-24

A new study has confirmed the presence of four molecular classes of head and neck cancer (HNC), suggesting there may be an underlying connection between

NH reconsiders dental therapist legislation

2013-02-21

New Hampshire is making another effort to establish a legally defined role for dental therapists, according to a report by New Hampshire Public Radio. SB

Drug combo could prevent head/neck cancer in high-risk patients

2013-02-20

Researchers have found promising results from a drug combination that appears to reduce the risk for patients with advanced oral precancerous lesions to develop squamous

Endoscopic therapies proves effective for Barrett’s esophagus

2013-02-20

Patients with Barrett’s esophagus and early or precancerous cells significantly benefit from minimally invasive therapy delivered through an endoscope, according to a new study by

Nicotine lozenges, tobacco-free snuff help users quit

2013-02-20

Smokeless tobacco users who said they didn’t want to quit changed their minds or significantly cut back their use when given nicotine lozenges or tobacco-free

Air Techniques launches new infection-control line

2013-02-19

Air Techniques has previewed its Monarch line of dental practice infection at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The line covers infection-control needs for surfaces,

Ky. cancer center emphasizes patients’ quality of life

2013-02-18

The James Graham Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville is among a growing number of facilities working to improve care for head and

Ancient teeth bacteria reveal oral disease evolution

2013-02-18

DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the health consequences of the evolving diet and behavior

Free oral cancer screenings offered at Midwinter Meeting

2013-02-18

DentalEZ Group is teaming up with Henry Schein and the Oral Cancer Foundation to provide free oral cancer screenings at this year’s Chicago Midwinter Dental

Survey finds slim link between obesity, periodontitis

2013-02-14

TORONTO – An analysis of data from a recent Canadian health survey did not reveal a significant association between obesity and periodontitis — despite the