Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists your hosts, Michelle is joined by Nancy Dewhirst, RDH to tackle the basics of pathology and how as a team you can be calibrated to properly assess your patients and increase their awareness about their own oral health. Special … [Read more...] about 310 How To Become An Oral Pathology Team With Nancy Dewhirst
Does Dentistry Have An Image Problem?
Every day there are headlines of dentists being investigated or indicted among other things. But most dentists are pretty cool people. Until we can be known for desirable careers we will have a hard time finding qualified team members. We don’t get all down in the dumps though - join us as we talk … [Read more...] about Does Dentistry Have An Image Problem?
Susan Cotten, RDH Top 5: Oral Cancer Awareness
This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with Susan Cotten, RDH to talk about Oral Cancer. Episode Highlights Susan’s Background Looking with intention Susan’s Top 5 A Deep Dive Into Oral Cancer - Sign up! Quotes “I came to this … [Read more...] about Susan Cotten, RDH Top 5: Oral Cancer Awareness
Quality of life in survivors of oropharyngeal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 1366 patients – Science Sunday
In recent years there has been an increase in the rate of oropharyngeal cancers. This is attributed to the human papillomavirus (HPV) epidemic. Though the survival rate of those with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is better than those with OPC related to tobacco and alcohol use, what is the … [Read more...] about Quality of life in survivors of oropharyngeal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 1366 patients – Science Sunday
Predicted prevalence of oral human papillomavirus(HPV) by periodontitis status and HPV vaccination status – Science Sunday
HPV has a strong causal association with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OPSCC). There are multiple subsets of HPV with HPV 16 being responsible for approximately 85% of all HPV positive OPSCC. Several viruses have been shown to have an association with the onset and progression of … [Read more...] about Predicted prevalence of oral human papillomavirus(HPV) by periodontitis status and HPV vaccination status – Science Sunday
Student Focused Presents: The Importance Of Oral Cancer And HPV Conversations With Patients – 274
Please Leave a Review! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! It’s A Tale of Two Hygienists’ student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited … [Read more...] about Student Focused Presents: The Importance Of Oral Cancer And HPV Conversations With Patients – 274
Exploring lay public and dental professional knowledge around HPV transmission via oral sex and oral cancer development – Science Sunday
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) plays an independent role in the development of about one-third of all oral cancers. It is quite prevalent with 3 in every 4 sexually active men and women infected worldwide, most without symptoms. In a recent study published in 2019 in the journal BMC Public Health the … [Read more...] about Exploring lay public and dental professional knowledge around HPV transmission via oral sex and oral cancer development – Science Sunday
Have You Started Skipping Oral Cancer Screenings? – A Blog Post by Lacy Walker, RDH
According to the American Cancer Society's most recent estimates, 53,260 people will get oral cancer in the oral cavity or oropharyngeal area. An estimated 10,750 will die of these types of cancers. Hundreds of cases are being identified in the United States every day, and one person dies from it … [Read more...] about Have You Started Skipping Oral Cancer Screenings? – A Blog Post by Lacy Walker, RDH
