A study on Car Nicobar Island revealed that nearly 10% of Nicobarese adults have oral lesions potentially leading to cancer, ...

A mouth ulcer that does not heal within two weeks should not be ignored, as it can be an early warning sign of mouth or ...

Detection, evaluation, and management of oral lesions are critical responsibilities for oral healthcare providers. Although most oral lesions are benign, they can represent chronic mucosal disorders ...

In India, oral cancer is one of the most prevalent yet preventable types of cancer, and the key to reducing its burden is to ...

SAN FRANCISCO - While commercially available optical tools can help clinicians identify premalignant lesions in the oral cavity, the prevalence of confounding lesions increases the rate of false ...

PHILADELPHIA--A team of Canadian scientists may have discovered a way to use a simple dye as a litmus test to identify abnormal areas of the mouth that may become cancers. According to a study ...

As mouth ulcers heal, their whitish color will fade, and any surrounding redness will start to go away. You’ll also feel less pain and burning. This could happen over 1–4 weeks. Mouth ulcers are sores ...

When you go to the dentist, you’re likely focused on matters like cavities and gum health. But dental experts can detect a lot more from your exam. “A lot about someone’s overall health can be ...

Have you ever woken up to find an annoying red or white bump inside your mouth or on your tongue? It might just be a canker sore, also known as an apthous ulcer. Here's more information about why and ...

Pyogenic granuloma, also known as lobular capillary haemangioma, is a benign vascular lesion that typically arises following local trauma or chronic irritation. In the oral cavity, it forms part of a ...

Kaposi sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that occurs due to a virus. It typically affects the skin and mouth and can cause oral symptoms, such as lesions inside the mouth. The human herpesvirus-8 ...