Mount Sinai Offers Oral Cancer Screenings and Tips

2017-04-03

As part of Oral Cancer Awareness Month this April, the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City is sharing tips for prevention while offering

Rising Claims Reflect a Need for Better Oral Cancer Detection

2016-10-31

Oral cancer is on the rise. Claim lines with an oral cancer diagnosis increased 61% from 2011 to 2015, according to data from the FAIR

National Cancer Network Promotes Early Detection to Save Lives

2016-08-24

Debra Zafiropoulos, RDH, a proponent for the early detection of oral cancer, is continuing her advocacy efforts by launching the nonprofit 501(c)(3) National Cancer Network.

Device Detects Cavities Before an X-Ray Can

2016-04-22

The next wave of dental technology may include decay detection. A US patent has been awarded for the Ortek ECD system for detecting early or

Dental Hygienists Support Systemic Health Screenings

2016-04-12

Current research points to significant links between oral health and systemic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Dental practices, then, are being enlisted in the

Oral Cancer Awareness Gains Momentum After Global Forum

2016-04-04

Stakeholders from more than 30 countries gathered at New York University’s Kimmel Center to participate in the inaugural Global Oral Cancer Forum last month. Experts

Detection Tool Does More Than Shine a Light on Cancer

2015-11-13

Oral cancer is the tenth most common cancer in men, according to Cancer Research UK. But it’s also among the deadliest, with 8,650 fatalities in

Gold Nanoparticles Help Early Detection of Heart Attacks

2015-01-29

There may be a new way to detect heart attacks earlier than previously thought. Researchers from the New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering have

Announcing the 2014 VELscope™ Sweepstakes

2014-01-30

Are you thinking about or have you already introduced oral mucosal disease and cancer screening to your practice? Then it may be time to introduce

Aspen Dental Reminds Patients About Dangers of Oral Cancer

2011-04-01

SYRACUSE, N.Y., March 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of dental care providers in the U.S., is reminding