Oral-Systemic Link: Page 28

New HPV saliva test may speed detection of mouth, throat cancers
By Joseph Constance
Scientists have fused acoustics and microfluidics in a novel saliva test designed to show within minutes whether a person has a high-risk strain of HPV associated with mouth and throat cancers. Results were published online December 13 in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.
December 22, 2019
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Fast-tracked oral mucositis drug shows promise
By Theresa Pablos
A drug intended to reduce the severity and incidence of radiation- and chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis showed promising results in a recent clinical trial. Patients treated with the drug had reduced duration, incidence, and severity of severe oral mucositis.
December 16, 2019
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ADA calls for ban on vaping products not OK'd by FDA
By Melissa Busch
The ADA took a new, more aggressive stance against vaping and electronic cigarettes on December 16, calling for a total ban on any products that have not been approved for tobacco cessation purposes by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
December 15, 2019
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Forward Science unveils campaign to fight oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Forward Science unveiled its Likes for Lives Campaign, pledging to donate one of its OralID oral cancer screening devices to a nonprofit for every 500 likes it gets on Facebook.
December 15, 2019
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Acupuncture eases radiation-induced dry mouth
By Melissa Busch
Acupuncture should be considered as a preventive measure for radiation-induced dry mouth in patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, based on the findings of a new study published on December 6 in JAMA Network Open.
December 10, 2019
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JADA: Dentists underscreen for oral cancer
By Theresa Pablos
How often do you screen patients for oral cancer? Probably not often enough, according to the findings of a study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 4, 2019
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Report: Midwestern cities rank highest for excess
By Tony Edwards
Total the number of smokers, coffee drinkers, and the number of fast-food restaurants in a city and you have one formula to identify a population in need of dental care -- and potential for periodontal disease. Personal finance website WalletHub ranked U.S. cities for "vice and excess" and found three midwestern U.S. cities ranked highest.
December 1, 2019
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NY woman's oral cancer diagnosis led to 500-lb weight loss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 35-year-old woman from New York City lost 500 lb following tongue removal surgery due to her stage 4 metastatic oral cancer diagnosis. The woman, who says she was addicted to food, believes her cancer saved her life, according to news reports.
November 19, 2019
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50% of U.K. population unaware of HPV
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Approximately half of people in the U.K. have never heard of human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new survey by the Oral Health Foundation.
November 17, 2019
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John Lennon helps fight oral cancer, gives fans reasons to smile
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Fans who would have done anything to get close John Lennon may finally have the chance. In the name of raising awareness about oral cancer, part of the tooth of the Beatles founder is going on tour of dental practices in the U.K., according to news reports.
November 14, 2019
Podcast: What the ADA's change in its oral cancer policy means for your practice
By Kevin Henry
The ADA recently expanded its policy on oral cancer detection to include oropharyngeal cancer, so now is an excellent time to look at how your patients are being examined in your practice for signs of oral cancer.
November 14, 2019
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Podcast: How to start talking to patients about the oral-systemic connection
By Kevin Henry
There is no question that there is a direct link between oral health and overall health. However, many dental professionals may have difficulty communicating that connection to patients. In this podcast, dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, talks about how to start the conversation and the important role dental professionals play in patients' oral and overall health.
November 6, 2019
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