Brian Casey[email protected]Oral CancerOral cancer cases in men projected to increase in 2017The number of new cases of cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx in men is expected to increase to more than 35,000 in the U.S. in 2017, according to a report on cancer mortality published by the American Cancer Society. The number of new cases of these cancers in women is expected to remain around 14,000.January 8, 2017HomeIMRT confers survival benefit for head and neck cancerPatients with head and neck cancer who received intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) had better survival rates than those who received conventional radiation treatment -- the first indication of a survival benefit for the more complex technique, according to a new study in Cancer.January 21, 2014Dental EducationHigh tech, high touch, Part IIHow should a typical dental practice set up its network? Dr. Larry Emmott, D.D.S., a PC guru and principal at the Aesthetic Dental Institute in Phoenix, shared his hard-won insights at the recent American Dental Association meeting in San Francisco.November 25, 2007Dental EducationHigh tech, high touch, Part IComputer technology can make dentistry more patient-friendly -- if its implemented wisely. Rather than view technology as a necessary evil, dentists should view it as an agent of change that can help them better connect with their patients.November 18, 2007Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesLegal IssuesSupervisors can’t be held liable in dental whistleblower caseA recent California court decision reshapes who may be held liable for whistleblower retaliation claims.Imaging & CAD/CAMOpinion: Before you beta test that new dental technology, read the fine printLegal IssuesDentist gets probation for infection control violationsPediatricsThese U.S. kids may be the most exposed to amalgam-related mercuryPatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for enhancing the new patient experience
