The submandibular gland (SMG) plays a crucial role in maintaining salivary function, yet its involvement in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains a subject of ongoing clinical scrutiny.

Benign tumors of the oral cavity are atypical formations of noncancerous cells that grow in the mouth. They can look like sores or lumps, and they typically develop slowly. Benign oral tumors are ...

Oral cavity cancer refers to any type of cancer that develops in your mouth, including your lips, tongue, cheeks, or gums. A common symptom is a mouth ulcer that doesn’t heal. About 53,000 people in ...

Oral cavity cancer has emerged as one of the most common cancers in the country, and in certain regions and populations, its numbers are comparable to and sometimes even exceed those of breast cancer, ...

Stage 1 oral cavity cancer is characterized by small, localized tumors with high survival rates, often detected early through routine exams. Diagnosis involves oral exams, biopsies, and imaging to ...

Nearly 90% of adults have experienced tooth decay, while gum disease affects over half of American adults—yet conventional ...

Even the mundane act of swallowing requires a well-coordinated dance of more than 30 muscles of the mouth. The loss of function of even one of these, due to disease or injury, can be extremely ...

Cavities are one of the most common forms of tooth decay among children in the United States. They affect roughly 20 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 11. Multiple factors can influence ...

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 13 (UPI) --A study released Thursday found that women who consumed at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily had a nearly five times greater chance of developing oral cancer ...

Periodontitis affects nearly every second German at some point in their life. This insidious gum disease can damage the supporting structures of teeth so severely that teeth may fall out completely.