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3D-printed jaw changes cancer survivor's life
By Melissa Busch
An oral cancer survivor in India regained his ability to eat solid foods after undergoing reconstruction surgery to place a 3D-printed titanium jaw, according to news reports. This successful surgery highlights the benefits of 3D printing technology.
March 1, 2020
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Smokers given free cessation kits made more attempts to quit
By Melissa Busch
What would it take for you to try to kick the habit? Free two-week nicotine replacement therapy starter kits given by primary care doctors to smokers increased their attempts to quit, according to a recently published study in Addiction.
February 17, 2020
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FDA seeks help to prevent vaping-related lung injuries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public call for more information to help prevent future vaping-related injuries. The agency is asking for information on substances used by vapers and ways to make vaping products tamper-proof.
February 13, 2020
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No butts about it: Used cigarettes emit toxins, study finds
By Melissa Busch
Used cigarette butts, even those that are cold to the touch, may emit the equivalent of 14% of the nicotine that actively burning cigarettes give off, according to a recent study published in Indoor Air.
February 9, 2020
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Most lung vaping cases linked to informal sources of THC
By Melissa Busch
The recent outbreak of lung disease linked to vaping appears to be most prevalent in people who vaped THC-containing products obtained from informal sources, such as family, dealers, and online, according to a new report released on January 14 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
January 20, 2020
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Report: Smoking costs add up in healthcare tally
By Tony Edwards
Smoking costs more than $300 billion each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But which U.S. states bear the brunt of these costs? Personal finance website WalletHub ran the data and found that Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York had the highest total annual costs per adult smoker.
January 15, 2020
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JADA: Fla. lags in oral cancer prevention, HPV vaccinations
By Theresa Pablos
Florida is lagging behind the U.S. as a whole for oral cancer prevention, according to the findings of a new Journal of the American Dental Association study. Floridians have a higher incidence of oropharyngeal cancer, and they're less likely to get vaccinated against HPV.
January 8, 2020
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Returning to work may offer benefit for oral cancer patients
By Tony Edwards
Returning to work may have a positive effect on the survival rates of patients diagnosed with oral cancer, according to a new study. The benefit may be due to higher income, increased physical activity, and better emotional status, the authors noted.
January 6, 2020
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One dose of HPV vaccine may be enough to fend off cancer
By Melissa Busch
A single dose of the HPV vaccine may be as effective at protecting against cervical cancer as the recommended two or three doses, according to a new study published online on December 27 in JAMA Network Open.
January 5, 2020
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Podcast: What to know about vaping in 2020
By Kevin Henry
As we enter into a new decade, one recent trend continues to make its mark: vaping. But what does this mean for dental practices? How should they talk to their patients about the effects of vaping? In this podcast, dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, discusses some simple ways that dental professionals can address the issue of vaping with their patients.
January 1, 2020
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New HPV saliva test may speed detection of mouth, throat cancers
By Joseph Constance
Scientists have fused acoustics and microfluidics in a novel saliva test designed to show within minutes whether a person has a high-risk strain of HPV associated with mouth and throat cancers. Results were published online December 13 in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.
December 22, 2019
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Fast-tracked oral mucositis drug shows promise
By Theresa Pablos
A drug intended to reduce the severity and incidence of radiation- and chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis showed promising results in a recent clinical trial. Patients treated with the drug had reduced duration, incidence, and severity of severe oral mucositis.
December 16, 2019
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