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Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Nearly 40,000 people nationwide are diagnosed with oral cancer every year, resulting in approximately two dozen deaths daily. But according to the Dental PR News article, “Education and Exams for Oral Cancer Awareness Month,” there is something you can do to avoid becoming part of this statistic. Early detection and diagnosis are key elements to […]
Poor Oral Health Linked to Dementia
***UPDATED: July 24, 2015*** A recent study has identified evidence that saliva could be used to detect changes related to Alzheimer’s, a disease that is traditionally diagnosed at a late stage using costly and invasive techniques. According to an article in the Dental Tribune, subjects were divided into three groups: patients with Alzheimer’s, those with […]
ADA Responds to Dental X-ray Study
***UPDATED*** 12/11/12: Once again, the American Dental Association (ADA) is in the news in relation to dental x-rays, this time updating their recommendations for the common practice. The ADA has recently collaborated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in an effort to decrease radiation exposure to patients. While not considered regulations, the recommendations urge […]
Dental Care Crucial for Expectant Mothers
***UPDATED: May 17, 2016*** According to a recent survey, more pregnant women in the United States are going to the dentist. In 2015, 57.5% of expectant mothers reported visiting their dentist, compared to 63% in 2016. This is very positive news as oral health issues have a heightened risk of occurring during pregnancy, despite a […]
Surprising Risk Factors for Oral Cancer
***UPDATED: September 24, 2013*** Researchers are constantly studying the circumstances around cancer to try to understand it more and ultimately improve treatment or even find a cure. Recently, one such study, conducted at the University of Buffalo, made a very interesting discovery about the relationship between dental cavities and the occurrence of such head and […]
The New and Improved Root Canal
***UPDATED: June 24, 2017*** A new development in root canal therapy promises a more effective treatment with longer-lasting results. According to a recent article from the Dental Tribune, more than 15 million root canal therapies are completed every year in the United States. The current treatment is effective in saving a tooth, but can cause […]
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