Oral-Systemic Link: Page 104

Survey: Many lack awareness of oral cancer causes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New results from a national survey conducted by Kelton on behalf of the Oral Cancer Foundation show that Americans remain in the dark about certain potential causes of oral cancer, including alcohol consumption and the human papillomavirus.
April 19, 2012
Do clean teeth protect against heart disease?
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who get thorough dental cleanings may be somewhat less likely to have a heart attack or stroke than their peers who are less careful about oral hygiene, a new study suggests.
April 18, 2012
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Swallowing exercises help head/neck cancer patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Among patients undergoing chemoradiation for head and neck cancer, performing targeted swallowing exercises following chemoradiation is associated with short-term improvement in swallowing function, according to a report in the Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.
April 17, 2012
AHA: No proof that periodontitis causes heart disease
By Kathy Kincade
For more than a century, doctors have proposed that periodontal disease leads to systemic problems such as heart disease. But statements that imply a cause-and-effect link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease are "unwarranted," according to a statement published today by the American Heart Association (AHA).
April 17, 2012
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Study predicts risk of oral mucositis in chemo patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Inform Genomics has completed the first phase of product development to predict a patient's risk of developing oral mucositis after receiving high-dose chemotherapy prior to hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
April 17, 2012
Saliva test could improve oral cancer detection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Michigan State University surgeon is teaming up with Delta Dental of Michigan's Research and Data Institute on a clinical trial to create a simple, cost-effective saliva test to detect oral cancer.
April 16, 2012
'Lab on a chip' could detect oral cancer in minutes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Rice University are developing a new "lab on a chip" technique they say can diagnose oral cancer more quickly and effectively.
April 12, 2012
CDHA warns of link between acid reflux, esophageal cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As part of Oral Cancer Awareness month, the California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA) is working to educate patients and practitioners about the link between acid reflux and the potential for esophageal cancer.
April 11, 2012
Dentist helps cancer patients with treatment side effects
By Donna Domino
A Texas dentist specializing in oncology has seen his practice grow quickly, as cancer patients struggle with the side effects of chemo and radiation. Many dentists refuse to treat these patients because of the increased risk of osteonecrosis from radiation therapy or bisphosphonate use.
April 10, 2012
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ADA suggests 'recall bias' in x-ray, brain tumor study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA issued the following responds to a study that found an association between frequent dental x-rays and an increased risk of developing meningioma.
April 9, 2012
Low-level laser therapy reduces oral mucositis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is an effective and well-tolerated intervention for cancer therapy-induced oral mucositis, according to a literature review in Current Opinion in Oncology.
April 9, 2012
Azenic promotes infection control on YouTube
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
With the link between oral health and overall systemic health growing stronger every day, Azenic has launched a YouTube channel to help keep the public educated and informed of its oral health options.
April 9, 2012
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