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Oral health-related quality of life in head and neck cancer: What a new systematic review reveals

ABERDEEN, Scotland: Head and neck cancer is a highly debilitating disease that has profound consequences for oral function, nutrition, communication and ...

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Periodontal disease bacteria linked to higher risk of head and neck cancer

NEW YORK, US: Studies have repeatedly shown that oral bacteria can contribute to periodontal disease. Now, researchers have sought to examine whether there ...

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UK researchers identify bacteria capable of destroying head and neck cancer

LONDON, England: Treatment of head and neck cancer is notoriously complex, and only few advances have been made in the last 20 years. Last month, however, ...

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Back scatter: Understanding the implications of radiotherapy for dental implants in head and neck cancer patients

OSLO, Norway: Head and neck cancer is the seventh-most diagnosed cancer group globally, and among its treatment modalities is radiotherapy, used as the ...

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Good oral health associated with improved survival among head and neck cancer patients

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., US: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a global health concern, ranking as the sixth most common malignancy worldwide. Poor...

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Prominent endodontist shares expertise on treating patients undergoing radiotherapy

As cancer treatments evolve, clinicians of all disciplines must also adapt their approaches to medical and dental treatments in order to best compensate for...

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“There is so much opportunity to improve the quality of life of patients with head and neck tumours”

Head and neck cancer may have drastic, long-lasting consequences, and dental professionals can play a crucial role in the patient’s treatment plan. Dental...

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Head and neck cancer: Additional chemotherapy increases survival rate for older patients

LEIPZIG, Germany: Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and results in approximately 450,000 deaths per year. As a result of ...

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