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CDC study: U.S. HPV vaccine rate increasing 5% annually

By Tony Edwards

The number of U.S. adolescents who have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has increased five percentage points annually since 2013, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

August 28, 2018

Study confirms smoking, oral sex as HPV risk factors

By Tony Edwards

Smoking and certain sexual behaviors are risk factors for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a new study has confirmed. However, the researchers also found that the overall infection rate was lower than anticipated.

August 22, 2018

Sugar may be the problem

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Patients come to periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg suffering from insults. Not harmful words but insults to the body such as a lack of sleep, not enough exercise, medications, and more. But there is one insult that may be the most harmful of all.

August 21, 2018

Preop oral care reduces complications after cancer surgery

By Tony Edwards

We're learning more about how oral health can influence overall health, but can preoperative dental care reduce postoperative complications in patients undergoing cancer surgery? Researchers reviewed data from more than 500,000 patients to find out.

August 20, 2018

Vigilant names new CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vigilant Biosciences has appointed William Brodie as its new CEO.

August 9, 2018

5 oral health myths your patients might believe

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

When periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg is in conversation with colleagues, his team, and his patients, he sometimes hears certain information reported as a fact. Dr. Danenberg reminds them not to believe everything they hear, starting with these five myths.

July 24, 2018

7 tips to ease the HPV talk with your patients

By Susan Maples, DDS

Does your practice struggle when it comes to talking about oral cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV) with patients? Dentist and health educator Dr. Susan Maples offers seven tips for how to start and have this lifesaving but sometimes difficult conversation.

July 23, 2018

Poor oral hygiene linked to increased heart disease risk

By Theresa Pablos

Poor oral health has been once again linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD). A recent study found that adults with periodontitis and poor oral hygiene habits may be at an increased risk for heart troubles.

July 9, 2018

NYU researcher gets $950K to study oral cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded a New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry researcher a five-year grant of $950,000 to study oral cancer pain and growth.

July 1, 2018

ADHA partners with CDC on antismoking campaign

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has partnered with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a campaign to educate the public about the harms of smoking.

June 21, 2018

Overall tobacco use down among U.S. students

By Theresa Pablos

The number of U.S. middle and high school students who use tobacco products has significantly dropped since 2011, according to new data from the U.S. government. However, more than 3 million students still regularly use electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products.

June 13, 2018

Study: Stronger link between periodontitis and diabetes in men

By Lori Roniger

Are men and women with type 2 diabetes just as likely to have periodontal disease? Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes share a connection, but men and women are diagnosed with them at different rates, so investigators sought to determine whether there was a link.

June 3, 2018

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