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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... -
Xylitol and Oral Candidiasis
What Is Candidiasis? Candida is a type of yeast that is naturally found on various areas of the body, including the rectum, vagina and the mouth. T... -
Oral Bacteria’s Link to Colon Cancer
Two independent studies from Harvard School of Medicine and Case Western Reserve University, published in the August 2013 journal Cell Host & M... -
Oral Symptoms and Cancer Risks Associated with Celiac Disease
Updated March 9, 2022 Celiac Disease, also known as Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy (GSE), is an autoimmune disorder of the digestive system that trig... -
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... -
How Oral Chemotherapy Access Laws Affect Your Patients
Wisconsin residents take note! This is an issue currently affecting your state. Residents outside of WI can find out HERE where your state stands ... -
HPV Vaccinations Declining Despite Evidence
On July 26, 2013 the Centers for Disease Control released a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) about vaccinations for the Human Papilloma... -
ADA Encourages Participation in Bone Marrow Registry
In 2012, the American Dental Association House of Delegates passed a resolution to help member dentists understand the importance of promoting bone... -
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,...
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