Understanding Oral Health in HPV-related Oropharyngeal Cancer in People with HIV
Little is known about why people living with HIV have a much higher rate of oral human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) … more
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Canada Approved Vaccine to Prevent HPV-Related Oropharyngeal and Head and Neck Cancers
Quebec-based Merck Canada today announced Health Canada approved an expanded indication of GARDASIL®9 in individuals 9 through 45 years of age to prevent infection caused by the Human Papillomavirus … 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
New Survey Exposes Shocking Lack Of Awareness Of HPV Despite Strong Mouth Cancer Link
One in every 20 cancers is caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Despite this, nearly half of Brits (47%) have not heard of HPV while … 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
HPV-Oral Cancer Link Spotlights Health Disparities Among Men
An emerging new type of oral cancer in men has increased over the last 15 years.1 The culprit is human papillomavirus (HPV), and key social factors … more
Health Experts Warn Oral Sex Could Lead to Mouth Cancer
Health experts have warned that kissing and oral sex may in fact be a lead cause of mouth cancer. Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of … more
ADA Adopts Policy on HPV Vaccination for the Prevention of Oral HPV Infection
With the number of cases of HPV-associated cancers on the rise, the American Dental Association (ADA) has adopted a policy that urges dentists to support … more
Cases of Oral Cancers Caused by HPV Rapidly Increasing
The proportion of oral cancers caused by the human papillomavirus has risen significantly in Canada, say researchers, who suggest the infection is now behind an … more