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Oral Care For The Cancer Patient

by Jill Meyer-Lippert January 24, 2026

Cancer treatment affects far more than the body; it profoundly impacts the oral cavity, quality of life, and long-term outcomes. Yet oral care is o...

Posted in breast cancer, Cancer, Caregiver, Caries, cavities, chemotherapy, dental, Dental Oncology, infection, infection prevention, Kris Potts, mouth sores, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, oral microbiome, Oral Mucositis, prevention, Quality of care, Quality of life, radiation, Radiation Therapy, Side Effects, survivorship, xerostomia

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Cocamidopropyl betaine: another possible oral healthcare chemical associated with plasma cell lesions of the oral cavity

by Jill Meyer-Lippert November 18, 2025

Cocamidopropyl betaine: another possible oral healthcare chemical associated with plasma cell lesions of the oral cavity

Jay Saepoo, DDS, MS, Nidhi Handoo, BDS, MS, Sherry Timmons, DDS, PhD, Emily Lanzel, DDS, MS, Kittiphoj Tikkhanarak, DDS, and John William Hellstein...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, dental, detergents, Dry Mouth, flavors, germs, gum disease, infection, infection prevention, microbiome, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, prevention, Quality of life, Side Effects, SLS, toothpaste, xerostomia, xylitol

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Integrating Oral Health Educators into Hospital Care; A White Paper for Improved Outcomes

by Jill Meyer-Lippert August 14, 2025

Integrating Oral Health Educators into Hospital Care; A White Paper for Improved Outcomes

Posted in bacteria, Caregiver, chemotherapy, dental, germs, infection, Infection control, infection prevention, microbiome, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, oral microbiome, Pneumonia, prevention, Quality of care, Quality of life, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

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