The New York Times reports, “For the first time, the federal government will require utilities to remove from drinking water two toxic chemicals found in everything from waterproof clothing to dental floss and even toilet paper, the Environmental Protection Agency announced on Tuesday.” EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan “said the …
A systematic review published in The Journal of the American Dental Association associated dental treatment prior to radiation for head and neck cancer with a higher risk of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw, but the evidence was of very low certainty, ADA News reported. “Maintaining optimal oral health may help reduce …
Cure Today spoke with Samuel Zwetchkenbaum, D.D.S., chief of the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Oral Health Program, about how treatment for cancer may lead to oral health issues, from acute complications such as sores, to chronic issues such as reduced saliva flow. Dr. Zwetchkenbaum said the presence of a …
