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Oral Cancer linked to HPV

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Oral cancer is not just linked to tobacco and alcohol anymore. HPV is one of the most common viruses passed by skin to skin contact; it has been established that certain strains have been linked to oral cancer. Here is a good article that talks about HPV and its link to oral cancer http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/hpv/

About Dr. Pizzarello

Dr. Joseph Pizzarello, DDS is the lead dentist at Family Dentistry located in Stoneham, MA. Pizzarello & Silvestro Family Dentistry provides dental services for the entire family and specializes in CERAC crowns, smile reconstructions, and full service dentistry. We can handle everything from regular checkups and cleanings to full on emergency dentistry and specialty dental procedures at our offices. If you have questions or would like to book an appointment, please give us a call at (781) 369-5101!

Oral Cancer linked to HPV

Published on May 21, 2013 by Crystal Ostroski, Hygenist

Oral cancer is not just linked to tobacco and alcohol anymore. HPV is one of the most common viruses passed by skin to skin contact; it has been established that certain strains have been linked to oral cancer. Here is a good article that talks about HPV and its link to oral cancer http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/hpv/

About Dr. Pizzarello

Dr. Joseph Pizzarello, DDS is the lead dentist at Family Dentistry located in Stoneham, MA. Pizzarello & Silvestro Family Dentistry provides dental services for the entire family and specializes in CERAC crowns, smile reconstructions, and full service dentistry. We can handle everything from regular checkups and cleanings to full on emergency dentistry and specialty dental procedures at our offices. If you have questions or would like to book an appointment, please give us a call at (781) 369-5101!