Researchers say it could eventually work alongside existing treatments, or even help stop infections before they start.

Oral cancer is a type of cancer that develops on the lips, tongue, or the lining of the mouth (usually squamous cell carcinoma). Oral cancer develops on the lips, tongue, or mouth lining (squamous ...

Pain from gum cancer may radiate to the ear and worsen over time. Later-stage symptoms may include swollen lymph nodes and ...

New research breaks it down.

Researchers have developed a protein-infused chewing gum that can neutralize up to 99% of cancer-linked microbes in the mouth ...

Researchers led by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine have shown that extracts from bioengineered chewing gum reduce the levels of three microbes known to be associated with head and neck ...

Thinking of canceling your dentist appointment because it's only a check-up? Think again because what if you could find out more than just whether you have a cavity inside your mouth and actually ...

Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict everything from cancer risk to heart and brain health. A dentist reviews a dental ...

Doctors can perform a biopsy to help diagnose oral cancer. This involves collecting cells from part of the mouth and sending them for analysis under a microscope. A doctor may recommend a biopsy if a ...