Posts Tagged ‘University of Buffalo’
New Study Suggests Gum Disease Increases Breast Cancer Risk
A new study has suggested that gum disease can increase the risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers at the University of Buffalo suggested that the findings of their study indicate a link between breast cancer and periodontal disease, an advanced form of gum disease. Lead author Jo Freudenheim, from the University’s Department of Epidemiology and […]
University of Buffalo Launches New Dental Programme with Roswell Park Cancer Institute
The University of Buffalo has formed a partnership with Roswell Park Cancer Institute to launch a new dental residency programme, which will provide education and practical opportunities for graduates who want to learn more about caring for patients with cancer. The year-long programme has been accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and will begin […]
University of Buffalo Hosts First Free Dental Event for Veterans
The University of Buffalo hosted its first free dental event for veterans on the 18th April. The clinic was in aid of National Prosthodontics Awareness Week and marked an opportunity for the university to thank those who have served America in the armed forces in the past. The Dentistry Smiles on Veterans Program is an initiative the […]
Cavities In The Teeth Linked With A Smaller Risk Of Neck And Head Cancer
Surprising findings from a recent study have found that those who suffer with more dental cavities are at a decreased risk of neck and head cancer in comparison with those who have a small number or no cavities at all. Cavities or caries, as they are also known, are the result of tooth decay. This […]
