Oral Cancer Prevention: An Important Free Learning Resource
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
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HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancers. Meet the Authors.
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
Let’s Talk About HPV-related Head and Neck Cancer: Now What? Calling the Dental Team to Action!
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
OraCare Doubles Down with Dentists to Support Cancer Patients
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
Mouth Cancer: Routine Dental Check-Up Saves Woman’s Life
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
Plymouth Man Thanks Dentist for ‘Saving My Life’
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
Oral Cancer as a Result of Betel Quid Use: An Interventional Analysis of Betel Quid Prevention and Cessation in Papua New Guinea Adolescents and the Role of Dentists as Global Citizens
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
Dental School Researcher Gets Approval To Begin Clinical Trials For Cancer Therapy
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
Coping During COVID: How Charity, Cancer, and Coincidence Brought These Dentists Together
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
Gum Disease Linked to Higher Risk for Gastric, Esophageal Cancers
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
The Use of Photobiomodulation for Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Chemoradiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer: A University of Pittsburgh Cancer Center Experience
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
Mother Whose Tooth Crumbled Due to Chemo Wants Free Dental Care for Cancer Patients
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
Dentist With Breast Cancer Helping Fellow Chemo Patients With Dental Care Packages
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
Dentists Help Social Media Influencer Treat Oral Effects Of Cancer Treatment
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
60 Seconds to Save a Life
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
Longmont Dental Practice To Hold Auction For Child Battling Cancer
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
Common Gum Infections Linked to Many Cancers in Women
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
Autofluorescence has Important Role in Screening for Oral Cancer
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