Drinking as little as 9 grams of alcohol a day may increase mouth cancer risk by 50%. A new study links alcohol to higher ...

Chemotherapy may lead to tooth decay or infections by weakening the immune system and slowing down the regeneration of oral cells. Side effects are usually short term, and practicing oral hygiene may ...

When you think about brushing your teeth, you probably imagine fresh breath, cavity prevention, or a bright smile. But did you know that a simple toothbrush may help you fight against cancer? Yes, you ...

An artificial saliva in the form of a mouthwash, produced with the CANECPI-5 protein extracted from sugarcane and modified in ...

New research suggests that even light alcohol use may carry serious risks. A large study in India found that drinking just ...

ADPIE (assessment, diagnosis, plan, implement, and evaluation) is a process of care that has been taught in both medical and dental educational institutions all over the U.S. since the 1950s and sets ...

(khn.org) — With medical visits picking up again among patients vaccinated against COVID-19, health providers are starting to see the consequences of a year of pandemic-delayed preventive and ...

The phrase “precancerous mouth cancer” is an inaccurate term for conditions that are not oral cancer. However, these conditions do have a higher than average chance of transforming into oral cancers.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville cancer patient who is now in remission says she finally caught a break. She shared her struggles with First Coast News after losing her teeth during treatment for ...

BOSTON (SHNS) – Cancer patients and survivors grappling with radiation treatment aftereffects and out-of-pocket dental bills totaling thousands of dollars sought financial relief from Beacon Hill ...

When I later calculated the financial impact of survivorship, the numbers were staggering: more than $1 million in lost ...