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Non-invasive brush biopsy test could improve early detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma

LONDON, England: Although most suspicious oral lesions are not malignant, determining this may require invasive scalpel biopsy, and the referral process can...

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New study could help reduce pain in oral cancer patients

NEW YORK, US: Oral tumours can cause agonising pain and thus greatly impair the quality of life of patients. Researchers from the New York University ...

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Mouth cancer rates skyrocket in UK

RUGBY, UK: Although oral cancer was previously thought to only affect people who lead unhealthy lifestyles, it is now evident that it may also affect those ...

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Key learning from first pan-European dental hygienist webinar

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: The European Dental Hygienists Federation (EDHF) held a webinar on 9 June that focused on two topics: understanding and supporting oral ...

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Robotic surgery improves health outcomes in oropharyngeal cancer patients

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: Owing to its considerable benefits, including being minimally invasive, robot-assisted surgery is gaining increasing recognition in many ...

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Negative effects of betel quid chewing brought to the fore

SYDNEY, Australia: With a regular user base estimated to be in excess of 600 million, betel quid chewing is an extremely popular habit and cultural practice...

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Botanical drug containing curcumin helps fight oral and oropharyngeal cancers

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: In a recent study, researchers examined the effect that APG-157, a botanical plant-based drug that contains curcumin and was developed ...

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Researchers to develop device for early oral cancer detection

NORMAN, Okla., U.S.: A considerable proportion of oral cancer diagnoses are made when the cancer is advanced. A University of Oklahoma (OU) researcher is ...

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Study confirms dentists’ key role in oral cancer detection

TORONTO, Canada: A new study has shown that dentists are playing an important role in detecting oral cancer. After examining data gathered over an 11-year ...

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Study finds no correlation between poor oral hygiene and HPV-positive oral cancer

ATLANTA, U.S.: Poor oral health and hygiene are known risk factors for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Researchers have now found that poor oral health...

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Cancer drug may help treat human papillomavirus infections, study finds

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, U.S.: Known to cause several cancers, human papillomaviruses (HPV) are contracted by around 12,000 people—aged between 15 and 24—each ...

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Diabetic women face higher risk of oral cancer, study finds

SYDNEY, Australia: The links between oral health and overall health are numerous, with their importance continually filtering into broader society. In a new...

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Study finds combined vaping and tobacco product use increases risk of oral cancer

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: Smoking remains a leading cause of oral cancer, and the tobacco product range is evolving with increasing use of non-cigarette tobacco ...

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Tongue cancer: Researchers find possible markers for earlier diagnosis

CLEVELAND, Ohio, U.S.: New findings by a US research team regarding certain bacteria and fungi may make way for the development of a precautionary test for ...

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Interview: A non-invasive, quick and easy method to collect epithelial cells

Early detection of oral cancer or other serious oral health conditions is significant for successful treatment. To improve the process of collecting tissue ...

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