`Early Warning' For Oral Cancer Now Covered Under UnitedHealthcare Specialty Benefits Dental Plans
UnitedHealthcare Specialty Benefits now provides coverage under all of its insured dental plans for a new oral cancer screening test for potential abnormalities inside the mouth, including premalignant lesions and oral cancer. The test, which uses light-contrast technology, can improve a dentist's ability to identify, evaluate and monitor lesions that are difficult to see using visual inspection under conventional lighting.
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Results Of Dental Faculty Work-Life Survey Released In May Issue Of The Journal Of Dental Education
The most extensive national study of the dental school faculty environment to date reveals that dental educators are satisfied in their careers and enjoy a good work-life balance. A minority singled out for improvement professional development support and faculty mentoring programs within institutions. More broadly, the results give insight into the "change readiness" within dental schools for moving forward with curricular improvements and innovations.
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Tooth Loss Linked To Esophageal, Head And Neck, And Lung Cancer
Studying thousands of patients, Japanese researchers have found a strong link between tooth loss and increased risk of three cancers esophageal, head and neck, and lung. They suggest that preservation of teeth may decrease risk of developing these diseases.
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