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Henry Schein donates $500K for cancer research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
For the sixth consecutive year, Henry Schein is running its Think Pink, Practice Pink program, which donates a portion of the sales from certain products to the American Cancer Society (ACS).
October 18, 2011
Univ. of Ill. gets $14M for tobacco studies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Illinois at Chicago has received $14.2 million from the National Cancer Institute to study how mass media and also tax and pricing affect tobacco use and behavior.
October 16, 2011
Calif. says fluoride not carcinogenic; oral cancer screenings 'a must'
By Kathy Kincade
October 16, 2011
Oral bacteria may signal pancreatic cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Changes in the bacteria in a person's mouth may be an early indication of the onset of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study in Gut (October 12, 2011).
October 12, 2011
With oral cancer rates rising, regular screenings are vital
By Donna Domino
LAS VEGAS - The growing incidence of oral cancer, especially among young nonsmokers, makes screening for the disease more important than ever, according to a presentation at the ADA conference. And new high-tech screening devices enhance the ability to detect suspicious lesions.
October 12, 2011
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$5.4M grant awarded to fund esophageal cancer research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center have received a $5.4 million grant to study genetic determinants of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
October 11, 2011
Gene signature predicts oral cancer recurrence
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is one of the leading causes of cancer death -- largely due to the failure of current histological procedures in predicting the recurrence of the disease. Now new research shows that a four-gene signature may accurately predict which patients are at higher risk of recurrence.
October 10, 2011
Language barriers affect head/neck cancer outcomes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Among advanced head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation-based treatment, being non-English speaking is a more significant predictor of treatment outcome than race, according to Boston researchers.
October 6, 2011
Study finds link between perio disease and cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study has found a possible link between cancer and severe periodontal disease after adjustment for smoking and drinking habits.
October 5, 2011
FDA, NIH to conduct joint study on tobacco use
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will conduct a large-scale, national study of tobacco users to monitor and assess the behavioral and health impacts of new government tobacco regulations.
October 5, 2011
Perio disease, pregnancy outcomes debate continues
By Rabia Mughal
A number of studies have investigated whether treating periodontal disease reduces adverse pregnancy outcomes, but the jury is still out. A recent meta-analysis found that it doesn't, but some experts still disagree.
October 5, 2011
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Survey stirs dental therapist debate; racial disparity in oral cancer referrals?
By Kathy Kincade
October 4, 2011
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