Tooth be told: regular dental check-ups impact head and neck cancer survival rates

An international study has revealed a significant association between oral health and survival rates among individuals diagnosed with head and neck cancer. A team of experts from UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, UNC Adams School of Dentistry, and Moffitt Cancer Center, in collaboration with the International Head and Neck Cancer Epidemiology (INHANCE) consortium, harnessed data from a diverse pool of approximately 2500 head and neck cancer patients from eight countries. While advancements in cancer treatments have led to improved survival rates in recent decades, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma remains the sixth most common malignancy globally, accounting for approximately...