oral cancer

Grant to Investigate Oropharyngeal Cancer Biomarkers

Tobacco and alcohol consumption cause most oropharyngeal cancers, but the human papillomavirus (HPV) accounts...

Oral Cancer Advocacy from a Survivor

In October 2015, I found myself as one of the 132 individuals diagnosed daily...

Study to Explore HPV’s Impact on Oral Cancer Development

As the medical community recognizes April as Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the Head and...

Non-Smokers With Precancerous Oral Lesions Face Increased Cancer Risks

Although tobacco use is still one of the strongest risk factors associated with mouth...

HPV-Related Mouth and Throat Cancers Rising by 2.5% Each Year

The rate of sexually transmitted virus-related mouth and throat cancer is rising 2.5% per...

Conference to Take a Team Approach to Laser Dentistry

The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) is emphasizing a team approach to laser dentistry...

Tonsil Crypts May Protect HPV from the Immune System

The human papillomavirus (HPV) may hide in small pockets on the surface of tonsils...

Oral Cancer Tests Reveal Additional Health Issues

Routine tests used to guide treatment for oral cancers can reveal two or more...

$3.7 Million Grant to Explore Roots of Oral Cancer Pain

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded a $3.7 million, five-year...

Research Shows Low Risk for HPV-Related Throat Cancer

The prevalence of oropharyngeal cancers caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) has increased...