Professionals
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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... -
Oral Symptoms and Cancer Risks Associated with Celiac Disease
Updated March 9, 2022 Celiac Disease, also known as Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy (GSE), is an autoimmune disorder of the digestive system that trig... -
ADA Encourages Participation in Bone Marrow Registry
In 2012, the American Dental Association House of Delegates passed a resolution to help member dentists understand the importance of promoting bone... -
Drop the Lemon Drops!
What a surprise it was to open an Oncology text book and read that one way to help our patients manage the discomfort of xerostomia was to recommen... -
Cryotherapy for the Prevention of Oral Mucositis
Cryotherapy is defined as the use of extreme cold in surgery or other medical treatment. In cancer care, cryotherapy, through the use of ice chips,... -
Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Bisphosphonates are incredible medications. By inhibiting the action of Osteoclasts, they can maintain bone integrity, prevent Skeletal Related Ev... -
Xerostomia
Xerostomia is a common symptom associated with cancer treatments. The severity can range from mild discomfort to life altering by affecting the abi... -
Mucositis and Oral Hygiene
Oral Mucositis describes inflammation and ulcerations of the mucosa resulting from chemotherapeutic agents or ionizing radiation. It is one of the ... -
Joining Forces
It is no surprise that the mouth is connected to the rest of the body. Oral health is not only affected by systemic health but oral health can also...
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