Oral and oropharyngeal cancers are on the rise. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, over 50,000 new cases involving the mouth, tongue, tonsils and throat are expected to be diagnosed this year in...
It has been a pleasure to work closely with the Anti-Cancer Club to provide a resource for oral health information for those facing a cancer diagnosis. While often an overlooked aspect of cancer care,...
There’s power in your smile. Power to calm fears, make others smile, bring happiness to yourself and others, and change your mood. It’s instinctual. When we’re feeling happy on the in...
Dental Stem Cells Can Play a Role in Regenerative Medicine
Did you know that stem cells are the building block for every organ and tissue in the body? And that they are useful for someday treating mal...
In February of 2016, Forwad Science launched SalivaMAX™, an FDA Cleared prescription rinse for patients suffering from all ranges of xerostomia (dry mouth) and mouth sores called oral mucositis. With ...
“A picture is worth a thousand words” and there is no exception to this for your dentist. Dental radiographs (images created with the use of ionizing radiation) are dental pictures that serve as an im...
Certain types of cancer treatments can weaken your immune system by causing low blood cell counts, including white blood cells that help the body fight infection. Low white blood cell counts can not o...
Dry Mouth and mouth sores are both common complaints for those undergoing treatments for cancer. Treatments for some types of cancer can leave permanent damage to the saliva glands, causing long-term ...
We are pleased to announce the addition of great new oral health products to Side Effect Support!
Spry Gems™ Xylitol Mints
Spry Gems combine the tooth-protecting properties of xylitol with a tasty, ...
Thanks to the support of Atos Medical, a free paperback copy of "The Laryngectomee Guide" by Dr. Itzhak Brooks is now available. A Laryngectomy is defined as the removal of the larynx and separation o...
