Professionals

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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