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CDC: Number of U.S. adult smokers hits record low

By Theresa Pablos

Although teen tobacco use is on the rise, the number of U.S. adults who smoke cigarettes has reached a record low, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, about 1 in 5 U.S. adults still uses tobacco products.

November 26, 2018

FDA proposes limits on e-cigarette sales to kids

By Tony Edwards

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and their flavor delivering systems, known as pods, will continue to be sold in U.S. stores but only in areas that are off-limits to minors, according to a November 15 directive from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD.

November 15, 2018

U.S. voters decide on dental-related issues

By Theresa Pablos, Tony Edwards

U.S. citizens headed to the polls on November 6 to weigh in on a number of dental-related issues in the midterm election. Local and state ballot measures ranged from community water fluoridation to the future of soda taxes, and five dentists were elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

November 6, 2018

FDA approves HPV vaccine for more adults

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved expanding the use of Gardasil 9, a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, for adults ages 27 through 45.

October 7, 2018

CDC study: U.S. HPV vaccine rate increasing 5% annually

By Tony Edwards

The number of U.S. adolescents who have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has increased five percentage points annually since 2013, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

August 28, 2018

Study confirms smoking, oral sex as HPV risk factors

By Tony Edwards

Smoking and certain sexual behaviors are risk factors for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a new study has confirmed. However, the researchers also found that the overall infection rate was lower than anticipated.

August 22, 2018

Preop oral care reduces complications after cancer surgery

By Tony Edwards

We're learning more about how oral health can influence overall health, but can preoperative dental care reduce postoperative complications in patients undergoing cancer surgery? Researchers reviewed data from more than 500,000 patients to find out.

August 20, 2018

Vigilant names new CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vigilant Biosciences has appointed William Brodie as its new CEO.

August 9, 2018

7 tips to ease the HPV talk with your patients

By Susan Maples, DDS

Does your practice struggle when it comes to talking about oral cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV) with patients? Dentist and health educator Dr. Susan Maples offers seven tips for how to start and have this lifesaving but sometimes difficult conversation.

July 23, 2018

NYU researcher gets $950K to study oral cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded a New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry researcher a five-year grant of $950,000 to study oral cancer pain and growth.

July 1, 2018

ADHA partners with CDC on antismoking campaign

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has partnered with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a campaign to educate the public about the harms of smoking.

June 21, 2018

Overall tobacco use down among U.S. students

By Theresa Pablos

The number of U.S. middle and high school students who use tobacco products has significantly dropped since 2011, according to new data from the U.S. government. However, more than 3 million students still regularly use electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products.

June 13, 2018

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