Oral Cancer: Page 12

John Lennon helps fight oral cancer, gives fans reasons to smile
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Fans who would have done anything to get close John Lennon may finally have the chance. In the name of raising awareness about oral cancer, part of the tooth of the Beatles founder is going on tour of dental practices in the U.K., according to news reports.
November 14, 2019
Podcast: What the ADA's change in its oral cancer policy means for your practice
By Kevin Henry
The ADA recently expanded its policy on oral cancer detection to include oropharyngeal cancer, so now is an excellent time to look at how your patients are being examined in your practice for signs of oral cancer.
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Oral cancer diagnoses in the U.K. increased 50% in 10 years
By Melissa Busch
Approximately 8,300 people in the U.K. are diagnosed with oral cancer every year. That number is about 50% higher than it was a decade ago, according to U.K. officials. Thus, the Oral Health Foundation is stressing the need for greater awareness of oral cancer and its signs and symptoms for this year's Mouth Cancer Action Month.
November 5, 2019
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NJ man awarded $2M for jaw tumor undetected by dentist
By Melissa Busch
A jury in New Jersey has awarded $2.1 million to a man whose face was disfigured after his longtime dentist failed to promptly detect a cancerous tumor in his jaw, according to a news report in the New Jersey Law Journal.
November 4, 2019
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More insured patients with head and neck cancer after ACA
By Theresa Pablos
The number of insured patients with head and neck cancer rose after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a study published on October 31. The gains were the greatest for more vulnerable populations.
November 4, 2019
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Oral HPV rate tops 6% in female teens
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the oral cavity was 6.2% among sexually active female adolescents in New York City, with a significant decrease in HPV prevalence among those who previously received the HPV vaccine, according to a study published online October 25 in JAMA Network Open.
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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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