Oral Cancer: Page 2

Dentists have a place on cancer teams
Many patients diagnosed with cancer put other health concerns, including dental problems, on the back burner, which could delay treatment and recovery. That's why a clinical instructor from New York University says dentists should be part of a patient's cancer team.
September 6, 2022
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What's the best implant-retained prosthesis for HNC?
Implant-retained prostheses are used increasingly in the oral rehabilitation of patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). But when comparing fixed or removable prostheses, only one had better survival and complication-free survival rates in a recent study of patients with HNC.
September 1, 2022
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Why dentists should look for numb chin syndrome
Numb chin syndrome is a rare sensory neuropathy of the mental nerve. Because oral healthcare professionals are often the first to encounter patients with this condition, they should recognize and understand it, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
June 6, 2022
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Week in Review: Antibiotics and endocarditis | Drug delays gum tissue healing | Oral hygiene habits in the U.S.
May 20, 2022
Cancer drug may have delayed man's oral surgery healing
A medication used to treat cancer may have prevented a 58-year-old man from healing following an oral surgery procedure, according to a case report published May 11 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
May 15, 2022
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Do's and don'ts for oral cancer awareness
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is dedicated to educating patients and providers alike on the importance of preventative screening. Dr. Erum Hussain shares some do's and don'ts for providers who want to play a crucial role in the fight against oral cancer.
April 26, 2022
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Week in Review: Pulling healthy teeth | Increased oral cancer risk? | Happy dental hygienists week
April 8, 2022
COVID-19 pandemic ups risk for oral cancer
There's been a dramatic increase in the risk for oral cancer due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related changes in lifestyle risk factors coupled with interruptions to dental care and preventive healthcare, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
April 4, 2022
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VideaHealth raises $20M in financing
VideaHealth announced at the 2022 Association of Dental Support Organizations Summit in Austin, TX, which is being held March 29 through April 1, that it has raised $20 million in series A financing.
March 30, 2022
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Early oral cancer diagnosis tied to dental Medicaid expansion
Expanding Medicaid dental benefits from emergency only to comprehensive coverage may correlate with more patients diagnosed with oral cancer sooner, according to a research letter published March 31 in JAMA Oncology.
March 30, 2022
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Researchers are putting the human mouth onto microchips
Researchers are putting parts of the human mouth on microchips to find better ways to treat oral diseases. The technology could help accelerate drug discovery, enable personalized medicine, and even reduce the need for animal experiments.
March 23, 2022
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OraCare expands scope of cancer care program
OraCare is expanding the scope of its cancer patient support program, OraCare Cares.
February 6, 2022
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