Donna Domino[email protected]Oral CancerCan a laser detect oral cancer?Lasers may soon be used to detect oral cancer, replacing invasive biopsies, according to a University of California researcher who has developed a low-cost, simple device using optical coherence tomography to analyze oral lesions.September 23, 2015Oral CancerHPV vaccine could eliminate recurrent oral papillomasThe HPV vaccine could eliminate recurrent oral squamous cell papillomas, according to a new case report in JAMA Dermatology. An immunocompetent patient with chronic oral warts was cleared of all lesions three months after receiving the quadrivalent HPV vaccine.September 22, 2015Oral CancerOral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider: Can lasers detect oral cancer?September 16, 2015Oral CancerStudy: Oral rinse may predict return of HPV-related OPCAn oral rinse may be able to predict the recurrence of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) related to human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new study in JAMA Oncology. The research findings may enable earlier detection of recurrence and new monitoring protocols.September 13, 2015CBCTCDA Presents 2015: 3D imaging aids endodontic optionsAdvances in 3D imaging, instruments, materials, and growth factors in bone-grafting material have changed the way dentists decide between doing root canals or implants, according to a presentation by Dr. Mohamed Fayad at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 meeting.September 3, 2015RestorationsCDA Presents 2015: Dental wear -- more than just bruxismSAN FRANCISCO - Acidic erosion, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and increased use of medicines are often the causes of dental wear in addition to bruxism, according to a presentation by Dr. Warden Noble at last week's California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 meeting.August 24, 2015Oral CancerCDA Presents 2015: Enhanced oral cancer detection can save livesSAN FRANCISCO - Enhanced oral cancer detection can help save patients' lives while protecting dentists from malpractice lawsuits, according to a presentation by Dr. Jonathan Bregman at this week's California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 meeting. Effective protocols for screening and high-tech detection devices will help stem the disease's growing incidence, especially among young people.August 20, 2015RestorationsStudy: Oldest dentistry found in 14,000-year-old toothAn infected 14,000-year-old tooth that was cleaned out with flint tools represents the oldest known dentistry, according to a study in Scientific Reports. The find represents the earliest archaeological example of a manual intervention on a pathological condition.August 18, 2015Dental PracticeADA: Big dental chains are doing big businessThe number of large dental firms is growing, along with their profits and the number of employees, according to a new research brief by the ADA Health Policy Institute. The study findings present a continuation of recent trends toward larger, consolidated dental practices.August 12, 2015Oral CancerDo HPV16 antibodies predict oral cancer survival?A specific antibody to human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) improved the survival of patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in a new study in Clinical Cancer Research. Specific antibody status can be used to alter treatments for such patients.August 5, 2015Previous PagePage 9 of 64Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesCouple arrested for unlicensed dentistry in apartmentA couple was arrested after a dental chair, instruments, and drugs were found at an apartment where they were allegedly operating a fraudulent dental practice.DenturesDentures may be linked to higher risk of respiratory diseasesPodcastsPodcast: The future of dental licensure and compactsLegal IssuesIngested dental file during root canal leads to lawsuitSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET
