Save Lives With Simple Oral Cancer Screenings

2016-10-17

According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 529,000 new cases of oral (lip, oral cavity, and pharynx) cancer each year worldwide, with

Different Microbiomes May Cause Gingivitis and Periodontitis

2016-08-17

It’s common knowledge that gingivitis can progress to periodontitis—but not all periodontitis comes from gingivitis. Scientists at the Center for Child Health Research at the

How do I manage a patient with lateral luxation of a permanent incisor?

2016-07-19

Body Lateral luxation A tooth luxation is a dislodgment of the tooth from its normal position in the alveolus. Lateral luxation is defined as displacement

Normal Bacteria Linked to Mouth and Throat Cancer

2016-07-05

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found an association between the makeup of an individual’s microbiome and head and neck cancer, which could improve the

Researchers Identify Markers That Predict Sjögren’s Syndrome

2016-06-06

Sjögren’s syndrome affects nearly 4 million Americans. In addition to dry mouth, its negative outcomes include profound fatigue, chronic pain, cognitive impairment, and possibly disability.

Statistics Alone Don’t Reveal Oral Cancer’s Terrible Toll

2016-04-21

While many of us may have heard the horrific statistics associated with oral cancer, the personal stories behind those figures often go overlooked. By the

Patients Want More Oral Cancer Education

2016-04-06

Despite the dental community’s educational efforts during Oral Cancer Awareness Month each April, 58% of American adults know little or nothing about oral cancer, according

Evidence of Epstein–Barr Virus Association with Head and Neck Cancers: A Review

2016-01-28

PDF Abstract Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is ubiquitous: over 90% of the adult population is infected with this virus. EBV is capable of infecting both B

International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation Lauches Awareness Campaign

2015-12-03

Have you ever heard of pemphigus and pemphigoid? Not many people have, since they only affect fewer than 50,000 people in the United States. These

Companies Ink Deal for Oral Cancer Detection Products

2015-08-20

Vigilant Biosciences has struck a three-year deal with Crown Dental + Medical Limited to distribute the OncAlert Oral Cancer Risk Assessment System in New Zealand. The product

Study Examines Erroneous Diagnoses of Caries

2015-08-19

All dentists strive to detect tooth decay and preserve natural tooth substance. But how high is the risk of healthy teeth being erroneously diagnosed as

Anatomical Variations of the Greater Palatine Nerve in the Greater Palatine Canal

2015-07-21

Body Download PDF Abstract The greater palatine nerve and the greater palatine canal are common sites for maxillary anesthesia during dental and maxillo-facial procedures.