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Oral Cancer
1st reported case of small intestine tumor spreading to the TMJ
By
Melissa Busch
A small intestine neuroendocrine carcinoma metastasized to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a man, which is believed the first reported case of its kind.
March 19, 2025
Study connects oral microbiome changes to mouth cancer
By
Ava Barros
Oral cancer patients may show different bacteria, viruses, and fungi in their saliva, suggesting an imbalance in the microbiota may aid in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma, according to the American Society for Microbiology.
February 10, 2025
Oral cancer patients are thinking about killing themselves
By
Melissa Busch
Patients diagnosed with oral cancer experience substantial psychological distress, according to a review.
January 31, 2025
Factors that may affect head, neck cancer survival
By
Ava Barros
Low dental health-related quality of life at the time of head and neck cancer diagnosis may be associated with worse survival outcomes. This research was published in mid-November in
BMC Oral Health
.
December 2, 2024
Celebrity chef diagnosed with tongue cancer after dental issues
By
Melissa Busch
A celebrity chef announced that she was diagnosed with stage IV tongue cancer after experiencing a series of dental problems.
August 2, 2024
With oral cancer, antiquated dental hygiene practices are overdue for advancement
By
Sarah Crow
When it comes to technology in the hygiene room, you may want to pay close attention, because you don't want to be left behind, writes Sarah Crow, RDH.
July 9, 2024
Podcast: Estela Vargas dives deeper into dental practices getting paid for oral cancer screenings
By
Kevin Henry
In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Estela Vargas, CRDH, follows up on a recent article delving into the importance of oral cancer screenings and how dental practices can get paid for them.
May 9, 2024
Poll: Too many not getting oral cancer screening
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
Many people aren’t getting screened for oral cancer, know its link to HPV, and more, according to a poll.
May 6, 2024
5 ways dental-medical collaboration can improve oral cancer statistics
By
Michael Ventriello
By implementing five collaborative strategies, dentists and physicians can shift the oral cancer paradigm to significantly reduce oral cancer mortality rates and improve overall patient outcomes, writes Michael Ventriello.
April 30, 2024
What dental teams can do to help prevent oral cancer
By
Ava Barros
Educating patients about risk-reduction strategies, like promoting HPV vaccination, is crucial for the early detection and prevention of oral squamous cell carcinomas. The report was published in the
Journal of Dental Hygiene
.
April 29, 2024
What every dental practice must know about getting paid for oral cancer screenings
By
Estela Vargas
There is no question that oral cancer screening is important for every practice, but what about the insurance side of the equation? Estela Vargas, CRDH, has some advice that can help on that front.
April 23, 2024
Cellerant CEO series: Vigilant Biosciences and advances in the battle against oral cancer
By
Kevin Henry
As Oral Cancer Awareness Month continues, we take a look at a company that is using biomarkers as a way to catch oral cancer earlier and give patients a better chance of survival.
April 18, 2024
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