Oral-Systemic Link: Page 95

Electrochemotherapy fares well in SCCHN study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Electrochemotherapy appears to be safe and comparable to surgery in achieving control in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN), according to data presented this week at the International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer in Toronto.
July 23, 2012
Study to compare oropharyngeal cancer treatments
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Canadian researchers will conduct a study to compare robotic surgery to radiation therapy for the treatment of oropharyngeal cancer.
July 22, 2012
Does racial bias exist in laryngeal cancer treatment?
By Donna Domino
Although the use of nonsurgical larynx preservation therapy for laryngeal cancer seems to be increasing, racial disparities remain, most notably among black patients with stage IV disease, according to a study in the Archives of Otolaryngology.
July 19, 2012
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Race, HPV influence oropharyngeal cancer survival
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Although the human papillomavirus (HPV) is a risk factor for certain head and neck cancers, its presence could make all the difference in terms of survival, especially for African Americans with oropharyngeal cancer, according to a study to be presented July 22 at the 8th International Conference on Head & Neck Cancer in Toronto.
July 19, 2012
Beyond Practice Management: High anxiety
By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD
In today's high-stress, overly litigious world, it's all too easy for dental professionals to get sidetracked by feelings of anxiety and depression. Dr. Deems offers some suggestions for how to acknowledge and address these feelings.
July 18, 2012
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UConn chemist develops oral cancer detection method
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A chemistry professor at the University of Connecticut has created a method for accurately detecting multiple proteins in the bloodstream that indicate the presence of oral cancer, according to an article posted on the school's website.
July 17, 2012
More studies link oral sex with head/neck cancer
By Donna Domino
A growing body of evidence shows that oral sex is linked to the rising rate of head and neck cancer in young people, particularly oropharyngeal cancer, according to a study in Head & Neck Oncology.
July 15, 2012
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Australia to provide HPV vaccinations for boys
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Australian minister for health has announced that, starting next school year, the government will provide free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations for 12- and 13-year-old boys through school-based programs under the National Immunization Program.
July 12, 2012
Hygienists want more training on oral-systemic link
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental hygienists could improve their knowledge of certain aspects of the oral-systemic link, according to a study in the Journal of Dental Education.
July 11, 2012
Actor's oral cancer PSA urges early screenings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Actor and producer Michael Douglas has donated his time to help create a television public service announcement (PSA) on behalf of the Oral Cancer Foundation.
July 9, 2012
Canada examines link between dental x-rays, cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
There may be some association between dental x-rays and certain types of cancer, according to a review by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health.
July 8, 2012
On-screen smoking may turn teens on to cigarettes
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Youth who watch a lot of movies with cigarette-smoking characters -- whether the films are rated R or PG-13 -- are more likely to start smoking themselves, researchers suggest in a new study out Monday.
July 8, 2012
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