Clinical Update

Oral/Head and Neck Cancer

Oral and head and neck cancer (OHNC) is a term for a number of cancers that develop in the head and neck region,.

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Silicosis in Dental Laboratory Technicians

Silicosis is a debilitating, sometimes fatal, yet preventable occupational lung disease caused by inhaling respirable crystalline silica dust. According to the Centers for.

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Implants and Oral Lichen Planus

The erosive form of oral lichen planus may be difficult to treat, and patients with this problem often experience difficulty wearing complete dentures..

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Laser Treatment of Oral Ulcers

  Except for ulceration due to trauma, aphthous ulcers are the most common lesions of the oral mucous membranes. Anesthetic pastes and mouthwashes.

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Cancer of the Submandibular Gland

A study by Bhattacharyya analyzed 370 cases of submandibular gland cancer to determine survival and factors affecting survival. Cancer of the submandibular gland.

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Dry Snuff and Oropharyngeal Cancer

    Rodu and Cole conducted a review of 21 studies on smokeless tobacco to determine the risk of cancer of the oral.

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CRP Testing

C-reactive protein (CRP) causes clotting, and this can contribute to heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis in a leg, or even a pulmonary.

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Endodontic Treatment

Even if root canal treatment is performed in an outstanding manner, it will not be successful if the coronal restoration that is placed.

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Panoramic Radiographs

A study by Bell, et al assessed the accuracy of panoramic radiography in preoperatively predicting mandibular third molar root configuration and proximity of.

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Diabetes and Oral Health

Approximately 17 million Americans have diabetes, and many are unaware that they have the disease. Often, there are oral signs of diabetes, such.

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