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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... -
Xylitol and Oral Candidiasis
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... -
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... -
Trismus
Trismus is a potential side effect of surgery and radiation therapy to the head and neck region that involves restriction with opening the mouth. ... -
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... -
Link Between Periodontal Disease & Pancreatic cancer
In 2007, Harvard School of Public Health released information about a study linking Pancreatic Cancer and Periodontal Disease. It stated, "The resu...
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