Oral-Systemic Link: Page 29

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
2018 01 09 22 19 8339 Cancer Cell 400
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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Oral cancer diagnoses in the U.K. increased 50% in 10 years
By Melissa Busch
Approximately 8,300 people in the U.K. are diagnosed with oral cancer every year. That number is about 50% higher than it was a decade ago, according to U.K. officials. Thus, the Oral Health Foundation is stressing the need for greater awareness of oral cancer and its signs and symptoms for this year's Mouth Cancer Action Month.
November 5, 2019
2018 01 09 22 19 8339 Cancer Cell 400
NJ man awarded $2M for jaw tumor undetected by dentist
By Melissa Busch
A jury in New Jersey has awarded $2.1 million to a man whose face was disfigured after his longtime dentist failed to promptly detect a cancerous tumor in his jaw, according to a news report in the New Jersey Law Journal.
November 4, 2019
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More insured patients with head and neck cancer after ACA
By Theresa Pablos
The number of insured patients with head and neck cancer rose after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a study published on October 31. The gains were the greatest for more vulnerable populations.
November 4, 2019
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Oral HPV rate tops 6% in female teens
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the oral cavity was 6.2% among sexually active female adolescents in New York City, with a significant decrease in HPV prevalence among those who previously received the HPV vaccine, according to a study published online October 25 in JAMA Network Open.
October 28, 2019
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HPV immunization program slashes precancer rates
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program in British Columbia has led to a significant reduction in rates of cervical precancers, according to a recent study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
October 22, 2019
2018 01 18 23 26 2866 Hpv 400
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