Oral-Systemic Link: Page 65

New biomarker linked to better outcomes of HNC

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers have identified a new biomarker linked to better outcomes in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) and non-small cell lung cancer, according to a new study in Cancer.

April 1, 2014

Study: Plasma tool has potential for dental care, oral cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new technique that uses atmospheric pressure plasma, a new radiation source, could be used for dental care and to treat oral cancer, according to a recent study.

April 1, 2014

Oral Cancer Foundation sponsors Oral Cancer Awareness Month

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Oral Cancer Foundation is leading a national awareness effort by encouraging dental practices across the U.S. to offer free oral cancer screenings during April for Oral Cancer Awareness Month.

March 31, 2014

Vigilant gets $2.3M for oral cancer test

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vigilant Biosciences has received $2.3 million to develop its "rinse and spit" test for the early detection of oral cancer.

March 31, 2014

Researchers reverse bone loss in immune disorder

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Treating a rare, but life-threatening immune disorder required a group of researchers to abandon what they thought they knew about periodontitis. Now they've found a way to reverse bone loss for patients with leukocyte adhesion deficiency.

March 27, 2014

New device repairs bone damaged by cancer, periodontitis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new device by Norwegian researchers can help rebuild the faces of patients who have been disfigured by mandibular cancer and help patients with loose teeth caused by periodontitis. The process uses artificial bone scaffolding that determines where new bone tissue will grow.

March 23, 2014

Football legend Jim Kelly's oral cancer returns

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly has had a recurrence of oral cancer.

March 16, 2014

DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider

By Donna Domino

March 12, 2014

5 ways to get patients on board with home care

By Carrie Ibbetson, RDH

With the oral-systemic health link now well recognized, this is the time to help patients understand what they need to do to control bacteria at home. Carrie Ibbetson, RDH, presents five practical techniques to help your patients improve their oral healthcare at home.

March 10, 2014

Dentist climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro in honor of his wife and diabetes

By Donna Domino

A Kentucky dentist climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and money for diabetes on behalf of his wife who has type 1 diabetes. Louisville dentist Dr. David Shorten said scaling the 19,341-foot peak was challenging but not as hard as the daily hurdles that his wife must overcome.

March 2, 2014

Forward Science launches liquid cytology test

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Forward Science Technologies, manufacturer of the oral cancer screening device OralID, has released CytID, a liquid-based cytology method for sampling tissue highlighted by OralID.

February 27, 2014

Byproducts of gum disease bacteria can incite oral cancer growth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Byproducts from two bacteria prevalent in periodontal disease incite the growth of deadly Kaposi's sarcoma-related lesions and tumors in the mouth, according to researchers from Case Western Reserve University.

February 27, 2014

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