When an Oral Cancer Diagnosis Hits Home
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and dentistrytoday.com will be celebrating the event with blogs, news stories, and other features all spotlighting the disease. #OralCancerAwareness.
Todays Dental News
Save Lives With Simple Oral Cancer Screenings
According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 529,000 new cases of oral (lip, oral cavity, and pharynx) cancer each year.
- October 17, 2016
- 5 minutes read
Industry News
National Cancer Network Promotes Early Detection to Save Lives
Debra Zafiropoulos, RDH, a proponent for the early detection of oral cancer, is continuing her advocacy efforts by launching the nonprofit 501(c)(3) National.
- August 24, 2016
- 1 minute read
Industry News
Diverse Populations Face Oral Care Barriers Despite Awareness
Diverse communities have a stronger sense of responsibility when it comes to oral health issues and report more frequent brushing, flossing, and mouthwash.
- August 22, 2016
- 1 minute read
Industry News
Diverse Populations Face Oral Care Barriers Despite Awareness
Diverse communities have a stronger sense of responsibility when it comes to oral health issues and report more frequent brushing, flossing, and mouthwash.
- August 22, 2016
- 1 minute read
Todays Dental News
Dr. John Hamilton Named Chair of Cancer Action Network
Dr. John Hamilton, a dentist in Williston, ND, has been named the chair of the board of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action.
- April 27, 2016
- 4 minutes read
Todays Dental News
What Will It Take to Improve Oral Cancer Statistics?
As we wind down another Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the dental industry is confronted with statistics that indicate a rise in oral cancers,.
- April 25, 2016
- 3 minutes read
Todays Dental News
Technologies Enable Early and Accurate Oral Cancer Detection
Traditional methods of visualization and detection of oral potentially malignant lesions (OPML) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) involve a conventional oral examination.
- April 25, 2016
- 6 minutes read
Industry News
Patients Want More Oral Cancer Education
Despite the dental community’s educational efforts during Oral Cancer Awareness Month each April, 58% of American adults know little or nothing about oral.
- April 6, 2016
- 2 minutes read
Industry News
Screening Spotlights Veterans’ Need for Oral Care
Many veterans of the US Armed Forces are ineligible for dental care under the Veterans Administration (VA) system. Nisha Garg, a student at.
- March 29, 2016
- 2 minutes read
