Liquid formulations of medications are often prescribed for adults and children who are receiving treatment for cancer. Chemotherapy or radiation-induced mucositis and limitations with swallowing may ...
Potential of hydrogen, most commonly known as pH, is a numerical scale in chemistry that measures how acidic or alkaline a substance is. The scale ranges from 1 to 14, with 7 considered neutral. Subst...
Dental Stem Cells Can Play a Role in Regenerative Medicine
Did you know that stem cells are the building block for every organ and tissue in the body? And that they are useful for someday treating mal...
By: Dr. Betsy Wernli, Board-Certified Dermatologist
Skin cancer is a common and increasing problem. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, an estimated 9,700 people in the United States are...
The American Cancer Society estimates there will be an estimated 13,460 new cases of esophageal cancers in the United States 2016. Cancers of the esophagus are normally classified as either adenocarci...
We are thrilled to share these much needed guidelines and easy to use form to assist communication between radiation oncologists and dental professionals and improve patient care. Thank you to Jennife...
Oral mucositis (OM) is a common complication and one of the greatest treatment-limiting toxicities associated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy to the head and neck. Cell death results in inflamm...
Oral Cancer is a horrific demobilizing disease where patients undergo excruciating surgeries, radiation and chemotherapeutic treatments. While early detection intervention correlates with the survival...
Dallas, TX is gearing up for the very first session of the newly formed American Academy of Dental Oncology. AADO has partnered with leading medical and dental experts in oncology and oral health to l...
In 2014, the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons released a position paper about medication–related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), formerly known as bisphosphonate-related osteonecr...
