oral cancer

Head and Neck Cancer Survivors See Greater Risk of Suicide

Despite improved survival rates among cancer patients, the risk of death by suicide remains...

Blood Test Confirms Remission in HPV-Associated Oral Cancer Patients

A highly sensitive blood test that detects minute traces of cancer-specific DNA has been...

Marijuana Has Negative Effects on Oral Health Despite Legalization

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Canada nationwide, the Ontario Dental Association (ODA)...

HPV Vaccine Approved for Adults Up to Age 45

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental application of the Gardasil...

Thymol Found Effective Against Oral Cancer

Thymol, a compound found in several plants including thyme, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaves,...

Chairside Guide Outlines Oral Cancer Prevention Strategies

The FDI World Dental Federation has released Oral Cancer: Prevention and Patient Management. Launched...

HPV Oral Infection Rates Declining in England

Rates of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) oral infection in England are lower than expected...

Medication Prevents Severe Oral Mucositis in Cancer Patients

Many patients with head, neck, nasal, and oral cancers who are treated with radiation...

E-Cigarettes May Damage DNA in Oral Cells

Though touted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes may modify the...

Women with Diabetes Face Greater Oral Cancer Risk

Women with diabetes face a 13% higher risk of developing oral cancer and a...