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 ...

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 ...

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.