Scientists link poor oral health to dramatically higher pancreatic cancer risk, emphasizing the importance of regular ...

Scientists link mouth microbes to higher pancreatic cancer risk, suggesting saliva tests could aid early detection.

For the first time, scientists have identified 27 bacteria and fungi living in our mouths that are implicated in the ...

Calling it "the largest and most detailed analysis of its kind to date," the research suggests the importance of a certain hygiene habit.

Specific combinations of microbes living in our mouths have been associated with one of the deadliest cancers in humans, suggesting good oral hygiene could do more than just save our teeth.

ADPIE (assessment, diagnosis, plan, implement, and evaluation) is a process of care that has been taught in both medical and dental educational institutions all over the U.S. since the 1950s and sets ...

ST. LOUIS – Nearly 50,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year, with approximately 25% having no known risk factors. In recognition of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Delta Dental of Missouri ...

A recent study established a link between poor oral health and pancreatic cancer risk by identifying 27 species of bacteria ...

Certain species of bacteria and fungi living in people’s mouths are tied to the development of pancreatic cancer, new ...

Chemotherapy may lead to tooth decay or infections by weakening the immune system and slowing down the regeneration of oral cells. Side effects are usually short term, and practicing oral hygiene may ...