Oral Cancer: Page 13

Study: Few minority, poor patients get screened for cancer
By Melissa Busch
About 75% of racial and ethnic minorities and patients with low socioeconomic status reported that dental professionals did not screen them for oral cancer during dental visits, according to a new study.
August 21, 2019
2016 09 20 09 44 50 351 Dentist Patient Hygienist 400
Can natural oils help maintain enamel in postcancer patients?
By Tony Edwards
Maintaining enamel hardness is a concern when patients undergo radiation therapy. Researchers wanted to see if natural compounds such as coconut oil, vitamin E oil, and curcumin helped during after-cancer treatment.
July 21, 2019
2019 02 06 18 56 6331 Tooth Abstract 400
Sugary beverages linked to higher cancer risk
By Theresa Pablos
Drinking sugary beverages may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, according to the findings of a study published in BMJ on July 10. The evidence suggests sugary drinks, including 100% fruit juice, may contribute to the overall cancer rate.
July 11, 2019
2018 09 26 20 34 4032 Soda Bottles 400
New analysis shows long-term impact of HPV vaccination
By Tony Edwards
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs can substantially reduce the number of infections in girls and women, researchers report in a new study published in Lancet. Their analysis suggests vaccination programs are working.
June 26, 2019
2018 01 18 23 26 2866 Hpv 400
Poor oral health linked to increased risk of liver cancer
By Tony Edwards
Poor oral health is associated with an increased risk of the most common form of liver cancer, according to a new study published online June 17. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 470,000 patients and found that poor oral health was linked to an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.
June 18, 2019
2018 08 20 18 29 4055 Cancer Maze 400
DentalOne Partners teams with Forward Science
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental service organization DentalOne Partners has announced a partnership with biotechnology company Forward Science to offer oral cancer screenings with its OralID product for patients.
June 11, 2019
2019 06 11 20 10 2921 Cancer Cell Target 400
The personalized revolution is coming
By Theresa Pablos
Personalized healthcare will change how dentists approach patient intake and treatment. Dr. Dennis Abbott spoke about the topic and its long-term impact at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents meeting in Anaheim, CA.
May 20, 2019
2018 05 18 17 41 9868 Cda Presents 2018 Anaheim 400
New poster stresses need for more e-cigarette research
By Philip Ward
Another warning about the potentially harmful effects of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has been issued. A new poster from a prestigious European conference details what is contained in e-cigarettes, and the authors urge more research on this subject.
April 29, 2019
2018 01 23 19 09 1712 Ecigarettes 400
Can a mouthwash relieve oral mucositis pain?
By Tony Edwards
More than 80% of patients with head and neck cancer develop painful oral mucositis during radiation treatment. Researchers compared two frequently used mouthwashes with a placebo mouthwash to measure the pain relief they provided.
April 17, 2019
2017 01 10 17 09 31 816 Mouthwash Man 400
Poor oral health increases pancreatic cancer risk for black women
By Tony Edwards
Poor oral health is associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a long-term study that included almost 60,000 African-American women. Periodontal disease also was a risk factor, as with women with this condition were 77% more likely to have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
March 27, 2019
2018 01 09 22 19 8339 Cancer Cell 400
Regular NSAID use may increase some HNC survival rates
By Tony Edwards
Regular use of aspirin or another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) pain medication may increase the survival rates for certain head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, according to a new study. However, researchers caution that there are no specific regimen recommendations at this time.
January 31, 2019
2016 10 06 15 22 02 163 Bottle Pills 400
Liquid medications pose risk for cancer patients' oral health
By Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH
Patients receiving treatment for cancer face many obstacles, including possible damage to their oral health from the sucrose in the liquid medications they take. Dental hygienist Jill Meyer-Lippert shares some practical advice for helping these patients maintain and improve their oral health.
January 29, 2019
2019 01 30 00 39 8900 Meyer Lippert Jill 20190130003651
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