HPV Vaccine May Reduce Oral Infections By 88%

2017-05-24

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine may reduce the rate of oral HPV infections in young adults by as much as 88%, reports the University of

Dentists and GPs back calls for HPV vaccinations

2017-04-24

Dentists and GPs are backing calls to make the HPV vaccination available to all school-aged children. That’s according to a new survey from HPV Action,

Cancer Vaccine Proves Effective in Early Trials

2017-04-04

Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City is one of the only institutions in the country testing a vaccine to treat patients who already have

HPV Action seeking the dental profession’s thoughts on HPV vaccinations

2017-03-28

HPV Action is looking for dental professionals to take part in a survey giving their views on HPV vaccinations. The current programme only allows girls aged

Reduced Radiation Improves Outcomes for HPV-Positive Oropharynx Cancer Patients

2016-12-29

Oropharynx cancers that test positive for the human papillomavirus (HPV) have been rising. After radiation treatment, these patients often experience severe, lifelong swallowing, eating, and

Oral Cancer Rates Increase by 68% in the United Kingdom

2016-12-08

While incidence rates of other types of cancer continue to fall, oral cancer is spreading at an alarming rate. In fact, Cancer Research UK reports

Dentists May Play a Greater Role in HPV Vaccination

2016-08-10

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its guidelines for human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination to include males, lining up with current federal recommendations. HPV

Health minister backs HPV vaccination

2016-06-13

Jane Ellison has backed giving all boys the HPV vaccination A health minister has hinted that she backs giving all boys the HPV vaccine to

What Will It Take to Improve Oral Cancer Statistics?

2016-04-25

As we wind down another Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the dental industry is confronted with statistics that indicate a rise in oral cancers, which include

Dental profession supports calls for HPV vaccinations

2016-04-21

The BDA is asking for the dental profession to support calls for HPV vaccinations to be extended to adolescent boys HPV vaccinations should be made available

The Scottish government needs to take ‘action on oral cancer’

2016-04-08

BDA Scotland has launched its five-point plan, saying the government needs to address oral cancer Dentists are calling on the Scottish government to confront the

Support Oral Cancer Awareness This Month

2016-04-04

Oral cancer awareness is promoted each April. Organizations such as the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance and the Oral Cancer Foundation are working to enhance