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Periodontal pathogens linked to esophageal cancer risk
By Lori Roniger
A new study adds to existing evidence that maintaining better oral health can reduce the risk of cancer. Researchers identified links between certain periodontal pathogens and the risk of esophageal cancers, findings which could advance strategies for the early detection and prevention of these malignancies.
January 9, 2018
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Top 5 columns from fall 2017
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the five most-read columns and practice management articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. These columns focus on a wide variety of topics, from legal cases to teeth whitening to overprescription of antibiotics.
December 21, 2017
2016 12 28 17 05 57 851 Top 5 400
Legal Cases: Failure to diagnose squamous cell carcinoma of the anterior mandibular region
By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS
A 45-year-old law-enforcement officer presented to an oral surgeon when his general dentist found a white lesion near a recent lower incisor extraction. As William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler discuss in their latest Legal Cases column, this patient's treatment and case are a reminder that chart entries are crucial to patient care and for legal documentation.
December 3, 2017
2016 08 15 14 01 32 982 Law Books 400
Oral cancer research points to an old enemy
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
If we knew what was causing oral cancers, we might be able to treat it before it spreads, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. He looks at the research that suggests that Porphyromonas gingivalis, a bacteria very familiar to periodontists, may play a role in the spread of the most prevalent form of oral cancer.
November 21, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
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October 25, 2017
NIDCR names recipients of $1M per year long-term awards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded four researchers approximately $1 million per year for projects focused on deepening understanding of dental, oral, and craniofacial diseases and conditions.
October 8, 2017
New products from CDA Presents 2017 in San Francisco
By Tony Edwards
SAN FRANCISCO - A highlight of the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting is the many new, useful, and interesting products on display in the exhibit hall. Here we bring you a look at some of the offerings from companies such as Air Techniques, Sikka Software, Zest Dental Solutions, and more.
August 24, 2017
2017 08 25 09 35 29 422 Cda 2017 Logo 400
Periodontal disease linked to increased cancer risk
By Theresa Pablos
Periodontal disease is associated with a 14% increase in cancer risk among older women, according to the results of a new study. Periodontal disease also significantly increased the risk of specific cancers, including breast and esophageal cancers.
August 8, 2017
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
FDA proposes lowering tobacco nicotine levels
By Theresa Pablos
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on July 28 plans to regulate nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products to make cigarettes less dangerous and encourage the development of newer tobacco products that may be less dangerous than cigarettes. The goal is to lower the amount of nicotine to nonaddictive levels, reducing the risk of addiction and making it easier for current users to quit smoking.
July 30, 2017
2016 11 14 17 08 22 202 Cigarette Smoking 400
Week in Review: Oral cancer screening; treating senior patients; and new products
By Tony Edwards
June 8, 2017
5 misconceptions about oral and oropharyngeal cancer
By Jo-Anne Jones, RDH
Screening of every dental patient older than 18 for oral and oropharyngeal cancer is a must, writes Jo-Anne Jones, RDH. Taking the time to screen each patient can make an impact on oral cancer survival rates. However, dentists and oral healthcare professionals have a few common misconceptions about these cancers.
June 8, 2017
2017 06 08 14 48 15 953 Jones Jo Anne 400
ADA, MD Anderson partner to prevent oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are partnering to develop programs that will increase oral cancer prevention and detection.
May 4, 2017
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