tobacco

Dentists Encouraged to Address the Long-Term Risks of Vaping

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have totaled 805 possible cases of lung illnesses...

Dental Groups Join Coalition Asking for Flavored E-Cigarette Ban

A coalition of 45 health groups is asking members of Congress to cosponsor the...

E-Cigarettes Present Risks to Oral and Systemic Health

Electronic cigarettes and vaping have become hot and controversial topics. Every week it seems,...

Cigarette Smoke Reprograms Cells to Support Head and Neck Cancer

Cigarette smoke reprograms the cells that surround head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)...

Oral Cancer: It’s Nothing to Smile About

While doing my hospital dentistry residency at UCLA Medical Center, I was assigned a...

Early Diagnosis of Oral Cancer Can Save Lives

This April is the twentieth annual Oral Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society...

Cancer-Linked Molecular Changes Seen in Oral Cells of Smokers and E-Cigarette Users

E-cigarette users develop some of the same cancer-related molecular changes in their oral tissue...

Motivational Interviewing May Improve Oral Hygiene Behavior

Dentists always recommend brushing twice a day and flossing every day, in addition to...

Smokers Often Misunderstand Health Risks of Using Snus

American smokers mistakenly think that using snus, a type of moist snuff smokeless tobacco...

High Iron Content and pH in Water Can Cause Black Stains in Plaque

The high iron content and pH of saliva and consumed water are the most...