Oral Health Advice for Patients with Cancer
As we all know, last month was dedicated to raising awareness for one of the most common types of cancer in today’s society—breast cancer—which is actually the second most prevalent kind aside from prostate cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute.[1] To continue the support for all those patients who are currently undergoing treatment for [...]
Patient Education: 50% Don’t Get the Message
Think you’re getting through to your patients? Think again…studies show that up to 50% of them walk out of the office not knowing what they were told and/or what they’re supposed to do. Overall, that percentage is far too high, especially when it’s referring to information that can be vital to their health and the [...]
CDC Reports Dental Caries on the Rise for U.S. Children after 40 Year Decline
The CDC recently announced that for the first time in nearly 40 years, the U.S. is experiencing an increase in the percentage of young children with dental caries after decades of this number declining. So far, this sudden reversal is being reported across various income levels, with astounding incidence rates of up to 6 to [...]
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that April is the nationally sponsored month for oral cancer awareness? For the past 13 years, the Oral Cancer Foundation has dedicated this time of the year to encourage the dental public across the U.S. to spread the word about this growing type of cancer. If detected early enough, those diagnosed can expect [...]
