Clinical Study Concludes That VELscope™ Technology Improves Clinical Decision Making
Independent clinical study by seven researchers from the University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency and Simon Fraser University, is the latest report to document the benefits of adjunctive oral examination technology.
Oral health warning
Oral health warning. One of the primary symptoms of mouth cancer relates to the ulcers in the mouth. If these are painful and do not heal within several weeks, it could be a sign of mouth cancer.
What is oral cancer, the condition John Farnham is being treated for?
John Farnham is in a stable condition in intensive care after undergoing surgery to remove an oral cancer.
Diagnose HPV-driven oropharyngeal cancer
Accuracy of high-risk HPV DNA PCR, p16(INK4a)immunohistochemistry or the combination of both to diagnose HPV-driven oropharyngeal cancer
World head and neck cancer day
World Head and Neck Cancer Day, the health agencies say it’s a timely opportunity to raise awareness about the devastating health impacts of head and neck cancers, including oropharyngeal – throat – cancer caused by Human Papillomavirus Virus – HPV.
The Case for Having Dentists on Your Cancer Care Team
Cancer treatment often takes a team of health professionals—oncologists, nurses, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, and social workers—to coordinate and provide comprehensive support for patients. At NYU, dentists are increasingly being considered an important part of the cancer care team.
Dental Students Perception of HPV & Oral Cancer
Dental Students Perception of HPV & Oral Cancer. HPV infection forms a major etiological factor for oropharyngeal cancer OPC.
Space between nerves and tumor cells to identify most aggressive oral cancers
Researchers examined the role of space between nerves and tumor cells in oral cancer, and found that while perineural invasion is important.
NFL Hall of Fame QB and Oral Cancer
Bills Hall of Fame quarterback had a long battle with oral cancer that gave him a bleak prognosis and required multiple surgeries on his jaw, radiation and chemotherapy.
Skipping Your Yearly Dental Cleanings
The most extreme scenario is missing oral cancer. During checkups dental professionals perform cancer screenings to look for possible signs of oral cancer.
