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HPV immunization program slashes precancer rates
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program in British Columbia has led to a significant reduction in rates of cervical precancers, according to a recent study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
October 22, 2019
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FDA grants 1st modified-risk claims for smokeless tobacco
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorization for the first time for eight smokeless tobacco products from Swedish Match USA under its modified risk tobacco product pathway.
October 21, 2019
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ADA takes stand against vaping
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has issued a statement opposing the use of electronic cigarettes, or vaping nicotine, in light of the growing number of vaping-related injury reports that have emerged in recent months.
October 20, 2019
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CDC names vaping-related illness, issues new guidance
By Erik L. Ridley
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its initial recommendations for healthcare providers on how to deal with vaping-associated illness, which the CDC has now named e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI).
October 14, 2019
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Readiness to serve includes dental fitness, good oral health
By Bernard S. Little
Since 2000, nearly 11% of all medical evacuations from combat environments were because of dental emergencies, so the U.S. military now encourages all personnel to practice good oral health and hygiene. A new profile of dental services available at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center shows how military practitioners work to keep service members ready for deployment.
September 25, 2019
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New review finds AI as accurate as healthcare practitioners
By Tony Edwards
Artificial intelligence (AI) can detect oral cancer and other diseases with similar levels of accuracy as healthcare professionals, according to a new review published on September 24. But the authors caution that dentists and physicians aren't in danger of being replaced by AI anytime soon.
September 24, 2019
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U.S. men less knowledgeable about HPV than women
By Tony Edwards
U.S. men are generally less knowledgeable than same-age U.S. women about HPV, the HPV vaccine, and the relationship between HPV and cancer, according to a study published on September 16 in JAMA Pediatrics. The findings highlight the importance of effective communication between practitioners and patients about the vaccine.
September 17, 2019
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Study shows evidence of herd protection against oral HPV
By Theresa Pablos
HPV vaccination rates continue to rise, and it may be to everyone's benefit. Researchers discovered evidence of herd protection against oral HPV infections. They detailed their findings in a study published on September 10 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
September 11, 2019
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Most oral health students ready to give HPV vaccines
By Melissa Busch
A majority of oral health students are willing to administer human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to patients to help prevent new cases of oropharyngeal cancer, according to a new study.
September 3, 2019
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Surgery patients get oral hygiene kits to reduce pneumonia risk
By Melissa Busch
In hopes of reducing the number of patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia, insurance company Aetna is sending oral hygiene care packages to certain patients before surgery. The company's chief dental officer highlighted the program's impact during a media presentation on August 26.
August 27, 2019
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CDC: HPV vaccination rate continues to increase
By Tony Edwards
The number of U.S. adolescents who have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine continues to rise, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, the increase is modest compared with previous years, the researchers noted.
August 25, 2019
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Week in Review: Prenatal fluoride exposure | Oral cancer screening issues | Orthodontist indicted
By Tony Edwards
August 23, 2019
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