Fluoride varnish, easily and quickly applied to a child’s teeth, is an affordable and effective way to help prevent cavities.

Early childhood caries (ECC)—the world's most prevalent chronic childhood disease—disproportionately targets specific teeth, ...

A school-based program using minimal interventions successfully prevented most cavities from worsening. Two topical dental ...

As people age, prioritizing oral hygiene and regular dental checkups become even more important to overall health due to its ...

Major adverse financial events such as bankruptcy, lien or eviction prior to a cancer diagnosis were associated with increased risk for all-cause and cancer-specific mortality for most cancers, ...

Therefore, the direct involvement of the oral cavity by lesions of lupus in the mouth may indicate active disease. ... Oral lesions not associated with active disease occur in up to 40% of people with ...

On Thursday Skattebo held a private workout for NFL scouts, and he reportedly posted a 40-yard dash time of 4.65. 4.65 for Cam Skattebo. Right around what was expected.

If diagnosed early, the five-year survival rate for oral cancer is 86 percent, compared to 40 percent if it’s caught at a more advanced stage. (1) Oral Cancer vs. Oropharyngeal Cancer ...

A newborn girl was referred to the otolaryngology service after prenatal imaging showed a right mandibular mass. Physical examination revealed a 1–2 cm mass along the right mandible with the ...

Other potential management options for oral mucositis include the use of sodium bicarbonate,⁷photobiomodulation,⁶and honey.⁹ Sodium bicarbonate mouthwash has been used because of its ability ...

Oral cavity cancer, ... The peak incidence of oral cavity cancer is found among men above 40 years of age, who may or may not be in the habit of chewing tobacco or drinking alcohol.

When diagnosed with oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer, it's important for people who smoke or use oral tobacco, to quit smoking and quit all oral tobacco products. People who continue to smoke while ...