Posts Tagged ‘oral cancer’
Oral Cancer Prevention From Lifestyle And Diet
The latest developments in oral cancer prevention have indicated more strongly than ever that diet and lifestyle factors can have a dramatic impact either way. Over the last half century, all research has pointed towards the the rate of oral cancer and certain dietary and lifestyle habits being inextricably linked. The most crucial risk factors […]
Australian Dental Association Promotes Check-Ups Ahead Of World Oral Health Day
The Australian Dental Association is promoting regular dental check-ups ahead of World Oral Health Day. Dental decay is the most common chronic condition in Australia and according to the ADA, dental admissions head the list of avoidable hospital cases. The association also revealed that dental health problems are the second most expensive health issue after […]
New Technology Helping To Detect Early Signs Of Oral Cancer
New technology is helping dentists to detect early warning signs of oral cancer. Chris Adams, from Rose Dental in Southwest Austin, said that the statistics for oral cancer are alarming, with more and more people under the age of 50 being diagnosed with the disease; however, developments in technology, such as the VELscope, are enabling […]
Brits Need To Learn About HPV Oral Cancer Risk
In recent years, studies have shown that HPV (the human papilloma virus) could be a major risk factor for oral cancer and a reason why the number of cases of the disease has increased significantly among young people; however, a new survey has revealed that most people are unaware that HPV has any link with […]
New Saliva Test Can Diagnose Oral Cancer And Diabetes
A new molecular saliva test can detect oral cancer and diabetes. PeriRX, a Pennsylvania start-up company, is carrying out clinical trials on the test that has attracted interest from the UK’s National Institute for Health Research. The diagnostic test has been developed by Neil Gottehrer, a dentist from Havertown, Pennsylvania, and David Wong, a pioneer […]
Irish doctor making a difference in the fight against oral cancer
Irish doctor Eleanor O’Sullivan is making massive strides in the fight against oral cancer. Dr O’Sullivan is a specialist in the treatment of head and neck cancer and has been instrumental in establishing Mouth Cancer Awareness Day, which offers members of the public the chance to have free oral cancer screenings. Dr O’Sullivan is chairwoman […]
Port Talbot Dental Practice Supports Mouth Cancer Campaign
A dental practice in Port Talbot,South Wales, has pledged its support to Mouth Cancer Action Month, an annual campaign run by the British Dental Health Foundation. Talbot Road Dental Practice is supporting the campaign to help raise awareness of oral cancer, a disease that kills a person every five hours in the UK. Mouth cancer […]
Experts Call For ‘Urgent’ Action On Teenage Smoking
Health experts have called for ‘urgent’ action on teenage smoking after figures show that the cost of lung cancer is more than £2 billion per year. Researchers at Oxford University estimated that the cost of caring for lung cancer patients is £2.4 billion, which is more than other common forms of cancer, including breast cancer […]
Guardian Rebuff on Risky Gum Health and Pseudo-science
As Zoe Williams of the Guardian recently pointed out, smoking causes cancer and could lead to gum disease. What Zoe disputes are recent reports regarding the Swedish study. The study has shown a correlation between gum disease and premature death from cancer. The current issue however, is that health journalists have replaced the word correlation […]
HPV Infection Raises Risk of Periodontitis
A study undertaken at the University of Buffalo reveals that cancer-causing Human Pailloma Virus (HPV) raises the risk of developing advanced gum diseases, such as Periodontitis. Those infected with HPV tumours displayed greater bone loss, such as that associated with Periodontitis. Previous research has revealed the link between poor oral health and cancer. However, this […]
