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Oral Health Concerns of Liquid Medications
Liquid formulations of medications are often prescribed for adults and children who are receiving treatment for cancer. Chemotherapy or radiation-i... -
Oral Health Professionals’ Role in Early Skin Cancer Detection
By: Dr. Betsy Wernli, Board-Certified Dermatologist Skin cancer is a common and increasing problem. According to the American Academy of Dermatolog... -
Breaking Barriers - Communication Between Dental and Medical Professionals When Treating the Head and Neck Cancer Survivor
We are thrilled to share these much needed guidelines and easy to use form to assist communication between radiation oncologists and dental profess... -
The American Academy of Dental Oncology
Dallas, TX is gearing up for the very first session of the newly formed American Academy of Dental Oncology. AADO has partnered with leading medica... -
Beyond Bisphosphonates – A Closer Look at MRONJ and Cancer Therapy
In 2014, the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons released a position paper about medication–related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ... -
Let's Talk About Xylitol
Recently, a Cochrane report was released putting the effectiveness of xylitol into question. Several well respected healthcare websites quickly pub... -
Benefits of the Whole-Office Learning Experience on Oral Care for Cancer Survivors within the Dental Practice
It's happened to all of us in healthcare; we attend a seminar with new and exciting information that we believe will help to implement significant ... -
What is Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw?
Our sincere gratitude to Dr. Lauren Levi for sharing her time and talents with us at Side Effect Support! Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a serious a... -
Increased Risk for Stroke After Head & Neck Radiation
Radiation to the head and neck region can result in many long-term side effects. The role of the dental professional is evolving to recognize these... -
Low-Level Laser Therapy for Oral Mucositis
Oral mucositis (OM) is the most common oral toxicity associated with cancer treatments adversely affecting patient comfort, quality of life, suscep... -
Caring For Patients: It's All About Them
A special Thank You to Renita Beeman Sansom, RDH, of Dental Oncology Professionals of North Texas for sharing her expertise with this article! Ca... -
Oral Bacteria’s Link to Colon Cancer
Two independent studies from Harvard School of Medicine and Case Western Reserve University, published in the August 2013 journal Cell Host & M...
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