The oral cancer epidemic This year, oral cancer will strike nearly 50,000 Americans, half of whom will die within five years. Its mortality rate has remained stubbornly high -- so why isn't the disease higher on public radar? Jerilyn Forsythe tackles the topic for Incisal Edge dental lifestyle... CONTINUE READING
This message, also the driving force behind a study and campaign funded by the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) gained ground with a message shared this week by DTA President and Chief Executive Officer Gary Price, the leader of the association that represents dental manufacturers, distributors and... CONTINUE READING
The voice of Major League Baseball’s Game of the Week broadcasts, Joe Garagiola, became an advocate against tobacco in baseball later in his career. His visits to major league camps on the topic included "blistering and at times graphic presentations to players," according to usatoday.com.... CONTINUE READING
An alarming increase in oral cancer rates was topic of a presentation in November, at the ADA 2015 annual meeting, especially for HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer and among people without traditional risk factors, such as smoking and drinking. Herbert Bader, DDS, a lecturer in periodontology at... CONTINUE READING
The world's sixth leading cause of cancer kills one American every hour of every day, according to the National Institute of Health. Intimidating statistics. A new oral cancer screening tool with more than 10 years of research behind it aims to lower that mortality rate. According to an... CONTINUE READING
By Kelsi Matylewicz/ Benco Dental Social Media Intern Oral Health America, a national nonprofit organization, is proud to announce The National Spit Tobacco Education Project, also known as NSTEP, 2015 slogan contest. The winner of the contest will be a Little League baseball or softball player,... CONTINUE READING
Professional ballplayers encourage athletes of all ages to cover their bases on the oral health front. Arizona's starting pitcher, Patrick Corbin, is partnering with the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) this April to promote National Facial Protection Month. And the Seattle... CONTINUE READING
[youtube=https://youtu.be/MG5MV-wUIk4] Former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling endured chemotherapy and radiation treatments as treatment for cancer. In June, the World Series-winning player revealed his remission, but stayed mum on other pertinent details. Two months later, he announced that... CONTINUE READING
Prevention and early detection of oral cancer are among topics tackled by ADA President Dr. Charles H. Norman III this week. He introduces the Action for Dental Health paper, Bringing Disease Prevention into Communities. “The two most prevalent dental pathologies—tooth decay and... CONTINUE READING
