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Let's Talk About Xylitol
Recently, a Cochrane report was released putting the effectiveness of xylitol into question. Several well respected healthcare websites quickly pub... -
Benefits of the Whole-Office Learning Experience on Oral Care for Cancer Survivors within the Dental Practice
It's happened to all of us in healthcare; we attend a seminar with new and exciting information that we believe will help to implement significant ... -
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... -
Exercises Help Maintain Ability to Swallow in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Patients being treated for head and neck cancers can experience both short-term and long-term difficulty with swallowing (dysphagia). Dysphagia can... -
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... -
Xerostomia
Xerostomia is a common symptom associated with cancer treatments. The severity can range from mild discomfort to life altering by affecting the abi...
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