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Oral cancer awareness is promoted each April. Organizations such as the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance and the Oral Cancer Foundation are working.
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Smoking Alters the Mouth’s Microbiome
The oral microbiome comprises approximately 600 bacterial species, and smoking drastically affects it, according to the New York University Langone Medical Center and.
- March 30, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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Gum Disease Linked to Cancer Increase Among Nonsmokers
Periodontitis has been linked with cancers that also are associated with smoking, even among patients who have never smoked, according to a team.
- March 22, 2016
- 1 minute read
Todays Dental News
The UK Encourages Dentists to Discuss Smoking’s Dangers
On March 9, the United Kingdom (UK) celebrated No Smoking Day. Yet dentists around the world can take this opportunity to discuss the.
- March 10, 2016
- 3 minutes read
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Risk of Death Doubles for Edentulous Heart Disease Patients
Coronary heart disease patients with no teeth face twice the risk of death as those with all of their teeth, according to a.
- December 28, 2015
- 3 minutes read
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Breast Cancer Linked to Periodontal Disease
Postmenopausal women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop breast cancer than those with healthy gums, according to the American Association for.
- December 22, 2015
- 2 minutes read
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Barriers Remain in Smoking Cessation Treatment
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30.4% of Medicaid enrollees smoke, compared to 14.7% of privately insured Americans, placing.
- October 30, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Smokers More Likely to Lose Teeth
Regular smokers face a significantly increased risk of tooth loss, according to new research. Male smokers are up to 3.6 times more likely.
- September 14, 2015
- 2 minutes read
Todays Dental News
Tooth Loss may Lead Other Health Issues
When a person loses his or her teeth, it only gets worse from there. A new study indicates that the memory and walking.
- January 6, 2015
- 1 minute read
Todays Dental News
Gum Health May Have Gotten Worse as Time Passed
Ancient Romans knew how to take care of their gums. Researchers from King’s College London determined that only 5 percent of Romans suffered.
- October 31, 2014
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