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2019 Guidelines for Photobiomodulation for the Management of Oral Mucositis

by Jill Meyer-Lippert January 16, 2020

2019 Guidelines for Photobiomodulation for the Management of Oral Mucositis

Guidelines were published for the use of photobiomodulation therapy to manage oral mucositis in June of 2019. Photobiomodulation therapy is a techn...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Head and Neck Cancer, light therapy, mouth sores, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Oral Mucositis, photobiomodulation, radiation, Side Effects

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Side Effect Support's Founder On Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 03, 2019

Side Effect Support's Founder On Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Learn more about Side Effect Support and the services offered on Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, dentistry uncensored, Dry Mouth, Head and Neck Cancer, Howard Farran, ID For Life, mouth sores, Oral Cancer, Oral Cancer Foundation, Oral Cancer Screenings, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, OralHealth, OralID, radiation, SalivaMAX, Side Effects, xerostomia, xylitol

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Increased Risk for Stroke After Head & Neck Radiation

by Jill Meyer-Lippert July 15, 2014

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...

Posted in Cancer, CVA, Dental Oncology, Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, radiation, Radiation Therapy, Side Effects, Stroke

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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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