oral cancer

ADA 2017 to Host Oropharyngeal Cancer Symposium

Oropharyngeal cancer continues to be diagnosed in 50,000 new patients each year, reports the...

More Adolescents Getting the HPV Vaccine

Six out of 10 parents in the United States are choosing to vaccinate their...

Periodontal Disease Offers Clues to Microbiome Mysteries

Microbial cells outnumber human cells in the body of a healthy adult 10 to...

MicroRNA Offers Clues in Identifying Aggressive Oral Cancer

About 8,000 Americans die of oral cancer each year, according to the Columbia University...

Grant to Investigate Tongue Cancer Biomarkers

Researchers at New York University College of Dentistry’s Bluestone Center for Clinical Research have...

Gum Disease Increases Cancer Risk in Older Women

Postmenopausal women with a history of gum disease have a higher risk of cancer,...

Patients Underestimate What General Dentists Can Do

Some Americans don’t realize that their dental wellness checkups cover more than hygiene, according...

UK Groups Debate HPV Vaccination for Boys

The United Kingdom’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunization (JCVI) will not recommend extending...

Robot Dramatically Reduces Oral Cancer Surgery Time and Trauma

Tumors on the tongue and in the throat are hard to reach, typically requiring...

Men and Women Experience Oral Cancer Pain Differently

Men and women alike are victims of today’s increasing rates of oral cancer, though...