Oral-Systemic Link: Page 31

Most oral health students ready to give HPV vaccines

By Melissa Busch

A majority of oral health students are willing to administer human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to patients to help prevent new cases of oropharyngeal cancer, according to a new study.

September 3, 2019

Surgery patients get oral hygiene kits to reduce pneumonia risk

By Melissa Busch

In hopes of reducing the number of patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia, insurance company Aetna is sending oral hygiene care packages to certain patients before surgery. The company's chief dental officer highlighted the program's impact during a media presentation on August 26.

August 27, 2019

CDC: HPV vaccination rate continues to increase

By Tony Edwards

The number of U.S. adolescents who have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine continues to rise, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, the increase is modest compared with previous years, the researchers noted.

August 25, 2019

Week in Review: Prenatal fluoride exposure | Oral cancer screening issues | Orthodontist indicted

By Tony Edwards

August 23, 2019

Study: Few minority, poor patients get screened for cancer

By Melissa Busch

About 75% of racial and ethnic minorities and patients with low socioeconomic status reported that dental professionals did not screen them for oral cancer during dental visits, according to a new study.

August 21, 2019

CDC: Vaping linked to severe lung disease

By Theresa Pablos

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a cluster of severe lung disease linked to electronic cigarette use, or vaping. Patients experienced cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue that eventually led to hospitalization.

August 19, 2019

Tooth trouble linked to cognitive decline in Chinese adults

By Melissa Busch

Researchers found a link between tooth symptoms and a decline in cognitive function among older Chinese adults in the U.S. This research suggests what dental community outreach programs should look for in these patients.

August 14, 2019

Perio treatment mix helps lower glucose levels

By Melissa Busch

It can be difficult to find an effective treatment regimen to help patients with both chronic periodontitis and type 2 diabetes. Researchers conducted a review and found that a combination of three treatments, including scaling and root planing, was most effective in reducing blood glucose levels.

August 7, 2019

Can natural oils help maintain enamel in postcancer patients?

By Tony Edwards

Maintaining enamel hardness is a concern when patients undergo radiation therapy. Researchers wanted to see if natural compounds such as coconut oil, vitamin E oil, and curcumin helped during after-cancer treatment.

July 21, 2019

Sugary beverages linked to higher cancer risk

By Theresa Pablos

Drinking sugary beverages may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, according to the findings of a study published in BMJ on July 10. The evidence suggests sugary drinks, including 100% fruit juice, may contribute to the overall cancer rate.

July 11, 2019

New analysis shows long-term impact of HPV vaccination

By Tony Edwards

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs can substantially reduce the number of infections in girls and women, researchers report in a new study published in Lancet. Their analysis suggests vaccination programs are working.

June 26, 2019

Poor oral health linked to increased risk of liver cancer

By Tony Edwards

Poor oral health is associated with an increased risk of the most common form of liver cancer, according to a new study published online June 17. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 470,000 patients and found that poor oral health was linked to an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.

June 18, 2019

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