OROFACIAL PAIN, HEADACHE AND SLEEP BLOG

Could Brushing Your Teeth Actually Reduce Your Risk of Developing Cancer?

This sounds almost not believable, but research is suggesting that keeping those pearly whites in good shape may actually help in...

Could Green Tea Kill Oral Cancer?

Matcha matcha matcha. It seems to be all the hype these days. Matcha latte. Iced vanilla matcha. It's delicious, it's colorful, and it's...

Hepatitis C and Head and Neck Cancers: What You Need to Know

New research suggests that hepatitis C is linked to an increased risk for developing head and neck cancers. It has been known for a while...

Can HPV Vaccines Really Help Prevent Cancer?

There's been all of this hype about HPV and an ongoing debate over whether or not to vaccinate against HPV, but what exactly is it?...

What is an obturator?

Did you know that Sigmund Freud wore an obturator? Diagnosed in 1923 with oral cancer, the father of psychoanalysis underwent a...

What is cancer?

This helpful video from FoundationMedicine explains what cancer is in 3 minutes. References Cancer Explained. FoundationMedicine....

10 Facts about Oral Cancer You Might Not Know!

April is oral cancer awareness month. To spread awareness about oral cancer, here are some facts about oral cancer that you might not...

How Does Chemotherapy Affect Oral and Dental Health?

Although there are side effects associated with chemotherapy, it is important to note that the side effects typically resolve when...

The Oral and Dental Conditions Associated with Stem Cell Transplants: A Closer Look

Indubitably, hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT) are lifesaving and have transformed the field of medicine. Hematopoietic stem...

Oral Cancer Screening from the Oral Cancer Foundation

This is a comprehensive overview of how to conduct a thorough head and neck oral cancer screening from the oral cancer foundation...

Lauren Levi DMD MS