Several case histories have been reported in the literature, with the prevalence of HPV DNA detection in cancers ranging from 0% to 100%, depending on the population, combination of topographies, type ...

What types of noncarious lesions do dental practitioners most often choose to restore, and why? That was the question addressed in a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ...

Lesions and lumps often appear in the mouth, but many of them are benign. While some may need to be removed, many don’t require any treatment at all. Benign oral cavity tumors are essentially ...

Ameloblastomas and odontogenic keratocysts are benign lesions of the maxillo-mandibular region with different biological characteristics. The former are often aggressive, forming a large tumor and ...

Endodontists and periodontists were slightly more accurate than general practitioners and oral and maxillofacial surgeons in evaluating suspicious oral lesions, according to a study in Quintessence ...

Oral cancer is any malignant growth or tumor that occurs in the mouth, lips, or throat. The most common types include squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and verrucous carcinoma ...

New research finds oral lesions, including ulcers, redness, and spots in the mouth, are linked to several risk factors in people with lupus. While many of the risk factors identified are not ...

If you or someone you love is facing a mouth cancer diagnosis, MSK experts can help. If you want to learn about surgeries to treat mouth (oral) cancer, this is a place to start. We’ll explain types of ...

The connection between HPV and oral cancer is becoming clearer. Some population types and risk factors have become closely linked to HPV-associated OSCC. The relationship between HPV-associated OSCC ...