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Meeting the Needs of RDHs who Desire Expansion into Oncology Settings

by Jill Meyer-Lippert July 18, 2023

Meeting the Needs of RDHs who Desire Expansion into Oncology Settings

A special Thank You to Dr. Megan Reutter for sharing the following information about the National Network of Healthcare Hygienists' Oncology Certif...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, Enamel Erosion, infection, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, mouth sores, MRONJ, oncology, oral care, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, Osteonecrosis, Osteoradionecrosis, prevention, radiation, Radiation Therapy, Side Effects, survivorship, Taste Changes, xerostomia

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Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists

by Jill Meyer-Lippert January 20, 2023

Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists, by Jocelyn Harding, is an advisory guide that enables dental hyg...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, dental, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, mouth sores, oncology, Oral Cancer, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, Osteonecrosis, Osteoradionecrosis, prevention, radiation, Radiation Therapy, Side Effects, skin cancer, survivorship, Thrush, Trismus, xerostomia

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What is Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw?

by Jill Meyer-Lippert September 19, 2014

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...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Oral Health, Osteonecrosis, Osteoradionecrosis, Radiation Therapy, Side Effects

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