Professionals

Caring For Patients: It's All About Them

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 03, 2014

A special Thank You to Renita Beeman Sansom, RDH, of Dental Oncology Professionals of North Texas for sharing her expertise with this article! Ca...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Oral Health, Side Effects

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Xylitol and Oral Candidiasis

by Jill Meyer-Lippert December 21, 2013

What Is Candidiasis? Candida is a type of yeast that is naturally found on various areas of the body, including the rectum, vagina and the mouth. T...

Posted in Oral Candidiasis, Oral Health, Thrush, xylitol

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Oral Bacteria’s Link to Colon Cancer

by Jill Meyer-Lippert December 14, 2013

Two independent studies from Harvard School of Medicine and Case Western Reserve University, published in the August 2013 journal Cell Host & M...

Posted in Cancer, Colon Cancer, Dental Oncology, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Link

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Oral Symptoms and Cancer Risks Associated with Celiac Disease

by Jill Meyer-Lippert October 10, 2013

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...

Posted in Cancer, Celiac Disease, Dental Oncology, Gluten Allergy, Oral Health

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Trismus

by Jill Meyer-Lippert July 07, 2013

Trismus is a potential side effect of surgery and radiation therapy to the head and neck region that involves restriction with opening the mouth. ...

Posted in Cancer, Oral Health, Side Effects, Trismus

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Drop the Lemon Drops!

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 25, 2013

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...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Side Effects, xerostomia, xylitol

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Cryotherapy for the Prevention of Oral Mucositis

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 15, 2013

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,...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Cryotherapy, Dental Oncology, mouth sores, Oral Health, Oral Mucositis, Side Effects

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Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 05, 2013

Bisphosphonates are incredible medications. By inhibiting the action of Osteoclasts, they can maintain bone integrity, prevent Skeletal Related Ev...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, MRONJ, Oral Health, Side Effects

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Link Between Periodontal Disease & Pancreatic cancer

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 22, 2013

In 2007, Harvard School of Public Health released information about a study linking Pancreatic Cancer and Periodontal Disease. It stated, "The resu...

Posted in Cancer, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Link, Pancreatic Cancer, Periodontal Disease

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Xerostomia

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 15, 2013

Xerostomia is a common symptom associated with cancer treatments. The severity can range from mild discomfort to life altering by affecting the abi...

Posted in Acupuncture, Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, Graft vs Host Disease, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, radiation, SalivaMAX, Side Effects, xerostomia

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Mucositis and Oral Hygiene

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 08, 2013

Oral Mucositis describes inflammation and ulcerations of the mucosa resulting from chemotherapeutic agents or ionizing radiation. It is one of the ...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, mouth sores, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, Side Effects

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Joining Forces

by Jill Meyer-Lippert February 05, 2013

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...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Link, Side Effects

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