OROFACIAL PAIN, HEADACHE AND SLEEP BLOG

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...

Orthodontics and Cancer: Can I get Braces after Chemo?

Hold on a second, why do my braces need to be removed? Before undergoing high dose chemotherapy, patients are often advised to have their...

Stem cell transplant, bone marrow transplant: what's the difference?

A life saving procedure, bone marrow transplants are a type of stem cell transplant used to treat a variety of conditions including...

The 411 on Mucositis

What is it? Mucositis is inflammation of the mucosa which is lines the gastrointestinal tract. Characterized by mouth sores, intraoral...

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: How much do you know about going gold?

There has been a lot of media press lately about the empire state building refusing to go gold for childhood cancer, but how much do you...

Stages v. Grades: What's the Difference?

Cancer is often described in terms of stages and grades, but it is easy to confuse the two terms. Oncologists use both terms to identify...

Targeted Therapy...what's the hype? Biochemistry 101

Biochemistry 101? That sounds complicated and boring. I know, but this isn't. Targeted cancer therapy is actually extremely interesting...

What is cancer?

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

Lauren Levi DMD MS