A recently published study is revealing that oral bacteria connected to gum disease could accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice. The research was conducted by … more
Freida Platt, a woman from Wigan, is thankful for her dentist in regards to her recent skin cancer diagnosis. The BBC recently shared this story, … more
The prevention of oral cancer has been a key topic in oral health care for many years, as many oral cancer patients still present de … more
With a dramatically increasing incidence of HPV-related head and neck cancers in North America, dentistry is the first aggressive line of defense, and now offense, … more
Gone are the days when only tobacco and alcohol were the main risk factors that needed to be discussed with dental patients during head and … more
In recognition of National World Cancer Day, OraCare is expanding the scope of its OraCare Cares program with an in kind donation to cancer patients … more
A woman said her dentist saved her life after a persistent sore throat turned out to be mouth cancer. Martine Clark, 60, is now in … more
A man has thanked a dentist for “saving my life” after a routine check revealed cancer in his mouth. John Sanders, 55, from Plymouth was … more
Ared-stained smile, often observed in Asia-Pacific populations, is the hallmark of betel quid (BQ), a carcinogenic seed chewed by an estimated 600 million people globally … more
A company founded by Rutgers School of Dental Medicine researcher Scott Kachlany received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to treat cancer patients with … more
Michael Carabash Ontario Dental Lawyer, Practice Seller, DMC LLP “It was a Valentine’s day I’ll never forget,” recalls Michael Carabash. “I was visiting Dr. Ron … more
A history of gum disease appeared associated with significantly elevated risks for two types of gastrointestinal cancer, according to prospective study results published in Gut. Multivariable … more
Introduction Oral mucositis (OM) is an acute complication resulting from chemoradiotherapy in the management of head and neck malignancies causing pain, decreased oral intake, risk … more
A mother whose tooth started crumbling as a result of chemotherapy has started a campaign for free dental care for cancer patients. Michele Solak-Edwards, 56, … more
While Apollo Beach dentist Danoosh Amrooei battles breast cancer, she’s also helping fellow chemo patients by handing out 500 dental care packages at St. Joseph’s … more
Quendella Davis was only 13 years old when she conquered nasopharyngeal cancer after enduring 36 treatments of radiation and chemotherapy. While Ms. Davis is now … more
Oral cancer is one of the few oral diseases encountered by the oral health team that has significant morbidity and premature mortality. Tobacco products, alcohol … more
When someone is affected by a serious disease, it’s only natural for family to spring to their aid. But Maira Arellano, a dental hygienist at … more
Older women with gum infections are more likely to get many common cancers than their peers who have perfect oral health, a recent study suggests. … more
LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. (“LED” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: LMD) is pleased to announce the results of a meta-analysis on the clinical use of autofluorescence … more