Pancreatic cancer risk linked to changes in mouth bacteria Posted On April 20, 2016 | cancer, Dentist, Doctors, Health, Invisalign The presence of certain bacteria in the mouth may indicate a raised risk for pancreatic cancer - a disease that often begins with no symptoms and for which there is no routine screening test. This was the main conclusion of a study led by NYU Langone in New York, NY, Read More
Antibiotic Prophylaxis: Prosthetic Joints and Orthopedic Implants Posted On April 15, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, General, Health, Surgery If you have had a joint replacement and taken antibiotics before dental work in the past, you may not need to make a trip to the pharmacy before your next procedure. The American Dental Association has found it is no longer necessary for most dental patients with orthopedic implants to Read More
Take Heed: April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month-A Good Time To Visit Your Dentist For A Screening Posted On April 4, 2016 | cancer, Dentist, Doctors, General, Health, smile More than 21,000 men and 9,000 women in the United States annually receive oral cancer diagnoses, according to the National Cancer Institute. In 2013, there will be 41,380 new cases of cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx in the U.S., resulting in 7,890 deaths, according to NCI. Oral cancer Read More