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Chronic ulcerative stomatitis is an autoimmune disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In the first study investigating the origins of a little-known condition called chronic ulcerative stomatitis, researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine have provided evidence that an autoimmune response contributes to the painful oral sores that characterize the disease.
April 12, 2011
Study IDs protein problem in oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New research by University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine investigators has shown that a protein that helps cells stick together is frequently absent or out of place in squamous cell cancers of the oral cavity and esophagus, but it's unclear if its loss causes the tumors.
April 11, 2011
Plain cigarette packs may deter new smokers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Plain cigarette packaging could help prevent people taking up the habit but would have little effect on those who already smoke on a daily basis, according to new research from the UK Centre for Tobacco Studies, which is based at the universities of Bristol and Bath.
April 10, 2011
Alcohol consumption increases oral cancer risks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A team of European researchers who tracked about 364,000 people in eight countries found a correlation between overall cancer risk and the amount of alcohol regular drinkers consume on a daily basis.
April 10, 2011
Lactic-acid bacteria may protect against HPV, HNSCC
By Donna Domino
Lactic-acid bacteria in plaque can cause caries, but in saliva they have the potential to protect against human papillomavirus and head and neck cancer, according to research presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research meeting.
April 6, 2011
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NASA technology helps patients with oral mucositis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A light-based technology originally developed for plant growth experiments on space shuttle missions can help reduce the painful side effects -- including oral mucositis -- that can occur following chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
March 31, 2011
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Novel microscopy technique reveals precancerous lesions
By Kathy Kincade
While several next-generation optical techniques have shown promise as noninvasive tools for early cancer detection, a team of researchers from Taiwan contends that harmonic generation microscopy offers unique advantages for diagnosing oral and head/neck cancers.
March 31, 2011
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DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider
By Donna Domino
March 30, 2011
Aspen Dental spotlights Oral Cancer Awareness Month
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In recognition of April as Oral Cancer Awareness Month, more than 285 Aspen Dental practices in 22 states will donate $5 from every Vizilite Plus screening conducted during Oral Cancer Awareness Screening Week, April 11-15, to the Oral Cancer Foundation.
March 30, 2011
'Dissolvable' tobacco products have oral risks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dissolvable tobacco products developed as "pop-into-the-mouth" replacements for cigarettes have the potential to cause oral diseases and other problems, according to a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
March 29, 2011
Study finds link between perio treatment, diabetes costs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Periodontal disease treatment may help reduce medical costs for patients with diabetes, according to the findings of a three-year study conducted by Cigna and presented during the recent International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in San Diego.
March 28, 2011
Health officials call on baseball groups to ban tobacco
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
With opening day of the 2011 Major League Baseball season set for March 24, public health officials in 15 U.S. cities are calling on Commissioner Bud Selig and the Major League Baseball Players Association to ban tobacco use by players, managers, coaches, and other staff at major league ballparks.
March 28, 2011
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