Professionals

The Changing Face of Oral Cancer

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 03, 2013

The face of Oral Cancer is changing. The fastest growing segment of the population being diagnosed with oral cancer, as defined as cancer of the o...

Posted in Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, HPV, Oral Cancer

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Free Oral Cancer Screenings

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 29, 2013

The Oral Cancer Foundation is encouraging medical and dental offices to offer free oral cancer screenings during April, which is Oral Cancer Awaren...

Posted in Cancer, Oral Cancer, Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Oral Cancer Foundation, Oral Cancer Screenings

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Link Between Periodontal Disease & Pancreatic cancer

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 22, 2013

In 2007, Harvard School of Public Health released information about a study linking Pancreatic Cancer and Periodontal Disease. It stated, "The resu...

Posted in Cancer, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Link, Pancreatic Cancer, Periodontal Disease

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Xerostomia

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 15, 2013

Xerostomia is a common symptom associated with cancer treatments. The severity can range from mild discomfort to life altering by affecting the abi...

Posted in Acupuncture, Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, Graft vs Host Disease, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, radiation, SalivaMAX, Side Effects, xerostomia

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Mucositis and Oral Hygiene

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 08, 2013

Oral Mucositis describes inflammation and ulcerations of the mucosa resulting from chemotherapeutic agents or ionizing radiation. It is one of the ...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, mouth sores, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, Side Effects

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Joining Forces

by Jill Meyer-Lippert February 05, 2013

It is no surprise that the mouth is connected to the rest of the body. Oral health is not only affected by systemic health but oral health can also...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Link, Side Effects

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