Liquid formulations of medications are often prescribed for patients who are receiving treatment for cancer. These patients may have problems swallowing capsules or tablets, which
Only 40% of patients with locally advanced oral cavity cancer will still be alive five years after diagnosis, reports the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
The number of U.S. adolescents who have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has increased five percentage points annually since 2013, according to a new
Smoking and certain sexual behaviors are risk factors for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a new study has confirmed. However, the researchers found that the infection
We’re learning more about how oral health can influence overall health, but can preoperative dental care reduce postoperative complications in patients undergoing cancer surgery? Researchers
Have you talked to patients about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine today? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) hopes so. The association is leading the
Oral cancer accounts for almost 3% of all new cancer cases according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute (NCI). A specific
Tumors on the tongue and in the throat are hard to reach, typically requiring extensive and disfiguring surgery with prolonged rehabilitation. But da Vinci Transoral
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Screening of every dental patient older than 18 for oral and oropharyngeal cancer is a must, writes Jo-Anne Jones, RDH. Taking the
Henry Schein has donated more than $250,000 in healthcare products and equipment for a new dental operatory within the Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New
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
The Nassau County Dental Society (NCDS) has three events scheduled the week of April 4. The society will offer oral cancer screenings on Wednesday, April
