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New Life-Saving Oral Cancer Probe

A compact, miniature microscope probe has been created by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin to reduce the time it takes to diagnose oral cancer.

Oral Cancer Imaging Device May Cut Out Need for Biopsy



In Texas, a team of researchers have developed a small handheld microscope that can be used to diagnose oral cancer and facilitate treatment during oral cancer surgery.

Alcohol Abuse Screenings at the Dentist

Health experts have warned that people who consume alcohol excessively are exposed to an extremely high risk of developing dental disease and mouth cancer. The study has been published in the Royal College of Surgeon’s Dental Journal, the April issue. Experts have also noted that in order to be able to keep things under control, treatment and constant screenings for alcohol abuse is extremely important. The published paper has been called “Alcohol misuse: screening and treatment in primary dental care”.

Volunteer Dentists to Provide Free Dental Treatment to Uninsured



Free Dental Treatments for Children in Cleveland. Free Dental Clinic in DuPage County. Free Oral Cancer Screenings in April in Minden, CA.

Dental Bib Holders Filled with Bacteria, Study Shows



Researchers from the University of Witten/Herdecke in North Rhine Westphalia (Germany) have published a clinical study which argues that dental bib holders in dental offices are not sterilized enough, and this fact brings about the existence of harmful bacteria and germs on these holders.

Medicare Advantage Cuts Frustrate Seniors



Insurers have pulled an alarm signal, and are cautioning seniors that if the Government cuts the subsidies for their dental treatments, hearing aid devices or even gym memberships that they receive through Medicare Advantage, the premiums will rise significantly.

Non-Surgical Hearing Aid Uses Teeth to Transmit Sound to the Ear



Medical device company developing the world’s first non-surgical and removable hearing device to transmit sound via the teeth.

Affordable Dental Implants

Since high quality dental implants that are installed by a skilled team of dentists provide much confidence, convenience, and comfort, dental implants have become very popular. Because dental implants are so expensive, it’s only natural that people will look for affordable dental implants.

Lindsey Lohan Banned for Dental Sedatives Drugs



Even though Lindsay Lohan has been banned by a Judge from taking drugs, she underwent anesthesia recently for dental surgery.

Oral Cancer Detection Methods via a Nanobiochip



Oral cancer detection methods are now expanding thanks to the creation of a nanobiochip. This new chip is capable of examining specimens collected from biopsies of oral cancer lesions. The chip can detect cancer cells with a very good success rate and it is as accurate as measures that are more invasive.

Innovative Tooth Decay Detection Tools Can End the Need for Fillings



Some Scotland researchers have found a new method for dealing with tooth decay in its early stages. This innovative technique can help to make the need for fillings unnecessary.

Innovative and Surprising New Treatment for Bruxism



Dentists have long battled with the question of how to help patients cease teeth grinding. Now, a new invention uses electricity to do just that: a product called Grindcare has been created in Europe in the past year to help people suffering from Bruxism or teeth grinding.

Lindsay Lohan’s Mother Launches Eco-Friendly Toothbrush



Lindsay Lohan’s mother Dina is launching her own environmentally-friendly toothbrush in a bid to raise awareness about water conservation. Created by UTC Aquafree, the toothbrush works on a cartridge system that supplies liquid toothpaste to the brush head.

Instant Screening Device Is The Best Defense For Detecting Deadly Oral Cancer



Every year, over 34,000 Americans develop oral cancer. Many die, and many others must undergo surgery that leaves them permanently disfigured. Dentists are usually the first to diagnose oral cancer, but 75 percent do not check their patients for signs of the disease. What’s more, the early signs of oral cancer are invisible to the naked eye, so even those who look for it may not spot it.

New Dental Device Detects Oral Cancer

Your next teeth cleaning could save your life. Dentists use a new device called the “Velscope” to detect oral cancer before it surfaces.