Donna Domino[email protected]Oral CancerResearchers propose new staging model for HPV+ oropharyngeal cancerCanadian researchers are proposing a new tumor-staging model for predicting outcomes and guiding treatments for patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Since HPV-related cancer differs significantly from smoking-related cancer, less-intensive treatment strategies may be more appropriate, the study found.February 23, 2015Oral CancerNew research suggests possible cure for HPV+ oropharyngeal cancerIt may be possible for some patients with human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal cancer to be cured, even after the disease has spread to other organs, Canadian researchers reported today at the International Conference on Innovative Approaches in Head and Neck Oncology in Nice, France.February 12, 2015Dental HygieneStudy review: MLPs reduce untreated caries in some patientsIn a review of studies measuring the effectiveness of midlevel dental providers (MLPs), dental teams that included MLPs showed a decrease in untreated caries among some patients but no difference in caries increment or severity, the researchers reported in the Journal of the American Dental Association.February 11, 2015Regulatory UpdatesWash. considers changing dental lawWashington legislators are considering changing the state's dental law, which supporters say will remove regulatory uncertainty for dentists who work for dental support organizations. But the state dental association says the proposed changes could lead to decisions based more on profit than the ethical treatment of patients.February 9, 2015Oral CancerStudy produces 1st comprehensive genomic map of HNCResearchers have identified genomic changes in head and neck cancers (HNCs) caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new study in the journal Nature. The findings could provide detailed explanations of how HPV infection and smoking play roles in HNC risk and disease development and also offer diagnostic and treatment therapies.February 4, 2015Oral CancerFamily history of early cancer is HNC risk factor in young adultsIn the largest investigation on the role of major risk factors for head and neck cancers (HNC) in young adults, researchers found that these cancers are more likely the result of inherited factors, rather than lifestyle factors such as smoking or drinking alcohol, according to a new study in the International Journal of Epidemiology.February 2, 2015RestorationsStudy: Restorations, aesthetic work most common procedures by general dentistsMore general dentists are doing endodontic and periodontal procedures instead of referring patients to specialists, according to a new study in BMC Oral Health. Nonimplant restorations, aesthetic work, and extractions are the most common procedures by general dentists.February 1, 2015DiabetesBPA exposure during pregnancy may raise baby's risk of diabetes, heart diseaseExposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy can cause oxidative damage that may put the baby at risk of developing diabetes or heart disease later in life, according to a new study in Endocrinology.January 29, 2015RestorationsAnalysis: Possible relationship between secondhand smoke and caries in kidsThere is a possible causal relationship between secondhand smoke and caries in the primary dentition in children, according to a review of studies in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. However, more research is needed before it can be considered a risk factor, the authors noted.January 26, 2015InsuranceADA files amicus brief in Supreme Court's Medicaid reimbursement caseThe ADA and other health professional associations have filed a friend-of-the-court, or amicus, brief with the U.S. Supreme Court regarding an upcoming case that asserts the right to sue the government to enforce federal Medicaid law in the states.January 21, 2015Previous PagePage 14 of 64Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesIngested dental file during root canal leads to lawsuitA patient is suing a dental practice after a dental file was dropped down his throat during a root canal.FluorideFluoride gel with supplement may better tooth remineralizationPublic HealthDo’s and don’ts for doing good for your communityLegal Issues2-time arrested unlicensed dentist sentencedSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET
