When you think about brushing your teeth, you probably imagine fresh breath, cavity prevention, or a bright smile. But did you know that a simple toothbrush may help you fight against cancer? Yes, you ...

An artificial saliva in the form of a mouthwash, produced with the CANECPI-5 protein extracted from sugarcane and modified in ...

An artificial saliva mouthwash may help protect the teeth of patients with head and neck cancer by reducing bacterial levels and supporting disease control, according to a news release dated January 7 ...

An artificial saliva in the form of a mouthwash, produced with the CANECPI-5 protein extracted from sugarcane and modified in a laboratory, can aid in treating teeth in patients with head and neck ...

Oral frailty can shorten your life expectancy, so those dreaded visits, drills and all, really are for your own good.

Poor oral hygiene, cavities, and tooth loss increase the risk of developing certain cancers. However, scientists do not yet understand why. Dental cavities or caries are small holes or openings in a ...

George et al 1 have examined the association between the Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth (DMFT) index—a widely used metric for assessing overall dental health—and the risk of buccal mucosa cancer (BMC) ...