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Just-Released ADA Brochure Educates Patients About HPV Vaccine
The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 53,000 new cases of oral and oropharyngeal cancer in 2019. The ADA is working to provide members with resources that can help them educate patients about the importance of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which could prevent nearly 90% of HPV-related cancers in the United States. A new “Oral Health and the…
HPV-Oral Cancer Link Spotlights Health Disparities Among Men
PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr 24, 2019–An emerging new type of oral cancer in men has increased over the last 15 years. 1 The culprit is human papillomavirus (HPV), and key social factors are contributing to its growth. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and with the ongoing rise in cases of throat cancer linked to HPV, 2 many medical and dental professionals…
How A Common Oral Bacteria Makes Colon Cancer More Deadly
Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have determined how F. nucleatum — a common oral bacteria often implicated in tooth decay — accelerates the growth of colon cancer. The study was published online in the journal EMBO Reports. Why it matters The findings could make it easier to identify and treat more aggressive colon cancers. It also…
Proper Oral Hygiene & Regular Visits To Dentist Can Promote Heart Health
By Kate Anderton, B.Sc. Proper oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist can support cardiovascular health. This, in a nutshell, is what dental and heart experts agreed today at a joint workshop in Madrid. Representatives from the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the World Heart Federation (WHF) reviewed the evidence linking cardiovascular diseases and gum disease (periodontitis) to…
Poor Diet Has Become A Leading Cause Of Disease, Death
Reuters (12/28, Win) reported that “poor diets have become a leading cause of disease and death, prompting calls for a new approach in 2019 to how food is produced to stem rising rates of malnutrition.” The article added that “eating unhealthy food, or not having enough food, has led to rising rates of malnutrition, with one in eight adults globally…
An Asymmetrical Jaw Can Cause a Lot of Problems
By Dr Noraini Abu Bakar, Star2.com Do your upper and lower teeth meet perfectly when you close your mouth? If they do, it’s thanks to the correct alignment of your jaws. However, there are those whose jaws are naturally misaligned. This can result not only in difficulties in eating and speaking, but also negatively affect their looks. Fortunately, this jaw malalignment can be treated…
How To Prepare For Oral Surgery
It’s perfectly normal to get a bit apprehensive about an upcoming procedure. Any type of oral surgery is something that should not be taken lightly. If you are scheduled to undergo an upcoming operation, take some time to prepare yourself for the day ahead. Below are a few tips on how to prepare for your oral surgery procedure: Do Your…
E-cigarettes Prevent Wound Healing: Study Says Patients Should Be Banned From Vaping For Two Months Before Surgery To Avoid Complications
DailyMail.co.uk Vaping prevents wounds from healing properly, warns new research. Patients are already advised to stop smoking normal cigarettes for at least a month before operations such as plastic surgery. Nicotine, the addictive ingredient, is known to restrict blood flow and raise the risk of of complications for cigarette smokers. Although e-cigarettes strip out the combustible chemicals of tobacco, a…
FDA Approves HPV Vaccine For Men And Women Aged 27 To 45
The New York Times (10/5, Grady, Hoffman) reported that the Food and Drug Administration has approved the HPV vaccine “for men and women from 27 to 45-years-old.” The article noted that the vaccine “had been previously approved for minors and people up to age 26.” The HPV vaccine “works against the human papillomavirus, HPV, which can also cause genital warts…
How To Get Over A Fear of the Dentist
By Mary Daly, Care2.com A phobia is an extreme and possibly unreasonable fear. And according to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 9.1 percent of U.S. adults experience specific phobias that impact their lives. Maybe it’s a fear of flying or a type of social anxiety. Maybe you have a form of claustrophobia that prevents you from using an…