Survey: Many lack awareness of oral cancer causes
New results from a national survey conducted by Kelton on behalf of the Oral Cancer Foundation (OCF) show that Americans remain in the dark about
New results from a national survey conducted by Kelton on behalf of the Oral Cancer Foundation (OCF) show that Americans remain in the dark about
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Older adults who get thorough dental cleanings may be somewhat less likely to have a heart attack or stroke than
Among patients undergoing chemoradiation for head and neck cancer, performing targeted swallowing exercises following chemoradiation is associated with short-term improvement in swallowing function, according to
Inform Genomics has completed the first phase of product development to predict a patient’s risk of developing oral mucositis after receiving high-dose chemotherapy prior to
The culprit behind a failed hip or knee replacement may exist in the oral cavity, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical
Despite popular belief, periodontal disease has not been proven to cause atherosclerotic heart disease or stroke, and treating periodontitis has not been proven to prevent
A Michigan State University surgeon is teaming up with Delta Dental of Michigan’s Research and Data Institute on a clinical trial to create a simple,
Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Rice University are developing a new “lab on a chip” technique they say can diagnose oral cancer more
As part of Oral Cancer Awareness month, the California Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA) is working to educate patients and practitioners about the link between acid
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has joined the ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in voicing concerns over the latest report from
A Texas dentist who specializes in oncology has seen his practice grow quickly as cancer patients struggle with the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is an effective and well-tolerated intervention for cancer therapy-induced oral mucositis, according to a literature review in Current Opinion in Oncology.