Professionals

ONCOllab - the collaborative cancer care mobile application that improves the management of oral complications

by Jill Meyer-Lippert June 06, 2024

ONCOllab - the collaborative cancer care mobile application that improves the management of oral complications

To ensure that patients receiving cancer therapy get the best care, it is essential for cancer care teams and the wider healthcare teams to collabo...

Posted in bone marrow transplant, Cancer, Caries, cavities, chemotherapy, dental, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, Head and Neck Cancer, infection, microbiome, mouth sores, oncology, Oral Cancer, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, oral microbiome, Oral Mucositis, prevention, radiation, Sepsis, Side Effects, survivorship, tooth decay, xerostomia

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Oral mucositis information for healthcare providers from the MASCC

by Jill Meyer-Lippert December 31, 2022

Oral mucositis information for healthcare providers from the MASCC

Join the MASCC for this 2 part series for healthcare providers about oral mucositis. Part 1: Oral Mucositis - More Than Just Mouth Sores MASCC We...

Posted in Cancer, Cryotherapy, Dental Oncology, detergents, Dry Mouth, Head and Neck Cancer, infection, microbiome, mouth sores, oncology, Oral Cancer, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, oral microbiome, Oral Mucositis, prevention, sensitive, Sepsis, Side Effect Support, Side Effects, survivorship, xerostomia

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The Importance of Oral Cancer & HPV Conversations With Patients

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 09, 2021

The Importance of Oral Cancer & HPV Conversations With Patients

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! – but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! C...

Posted in Cancer, dental, Head and Neck Cancer, HPV, oncology, Oral Cancer, Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Oral Cancer Foundation, Oral Cancer Screenings, Oral Health, prevention, Side Effects, survivorship, vaccine

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2019 Guidelines for Photobiomodulation for the Management of Oral Mucositis

by Jill Meyer-Lippert January 16, 2020

2019 Guidelines for Photobiomodulation for the Management of Oral Mucositis

Guidelines were published for the use of photobiomodulation therapy to manage oral mucositis in June of 2019. Photobiomodulation therapy is a techn...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Head and Neck Cancer, light therapy, mouth sores, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Oral Mucositis, photobiomodulation, radiation, Side Effects

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ADA expands policy on screening for oral and oropharyngeal cancers.

by Jill Meyer-Lippert November 03, 2019

The American Dental Society has announced resolution 65H-2019, recommending dentists perform routine visual and tactile examinations for oral and o...

Posted in Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Cancer, Oral Cancer Screenings

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Side Effect Support's Founder On Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 03, 2019

Side Effect Support's Founder On Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Learn more about Side Effect Support and the services offered on Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, dentistry uncensored, Dry Mouth, Head and Neck Cancer, Howard Farran, ID For Life, mouth sores, Oral Cancer, Oral Cancer Foundation, Oral Cancer Screenings, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, OralHealth, OralID, radiation, SalivaMAX, Side Effects, xerostomia, xylitol

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Oral Health Professionals’ Role in Early Skin Cancer Detection

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 23, 2017

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...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Cancer Screenings, skin cancer

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Oral Therapies to Consider for the Oral Cancer Survivor

by Jill Meyer-Lippert January 30, 2016

Oral Therapies to Consider for the Oral Cancer Survivor

By Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH, BS Oral Cancer is a horrific demobilizing disease where patients undergo excruciating surgeries, radiation and chemo...

Posted in Eva Grazyzel, Head and Neck Cancer, Myofascial Release, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Six Step Screening, Speech therapy, Trismus

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Increased Risk for Stroke After Head & Neck Radiation

by Jill Meyer-Lippert July 15, 2014

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...

Posted in Cancer, CVA, Dental Oncology, Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, radiation, Radiation Therapy, Side Effects, Stroke

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Exercises Help Maintain Ability to Swallow in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

by Jill Meyer-Lippert September 02, 2013

Patients being treated for head and neck cancers can experience both short-term and long-term difficulty with swallowing (dysphagia). Dysphagia can...

Posted in Cancer, dysphagia, Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Cancer, Side Effects, trouble swallowing

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The Changing Face of Oral Cancer

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 03, 2013

The face of Oral Cancer is changing. The fastest growing segment of the population being diagnosed with oral cancer, as defined as cancer of the o...

Posted in Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, HPV, Oral Cancer

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