Survivor/Caregiver

Know Your Water! Not All Bottled Waters Are the Same!

by Jill Meyer-Lippert December 14, 2021

Know Your Water! Not All Bottled Waters Are the Same!

By Jeffrey W. Cash, DDS courtesy of https://voutia.com/ Just Because it's in a Bottle, Doesn’t Mean it's Good… Not All Bottled Waters Are the Same....

Posted in acidity, cavities, chemicals, dental, Dry Mouth, Enamel Erosion, oral care, Oral Health, pH, prevention, xerostomia

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The dental divide: How race and insurance affects your oral health

by Jill Meyer-Lippert December 06, 2021

The dental divide: How race and insurance affects your oral health

Written by Dawn Teh, https://healthmatch.io/ Having good oral health isn't just about strong teeth and gums. It can affect our socio-emotional and...

Posted in cavities, dental, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene

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Proactiveness Is Key With Oral Care During Cancer (CURE Magazine)

by Jill Meyer-Lippert November 08, 2021

Proper oral care is vital during cancer treatment, explains a dental hygienist who specialized in dental oncology. “When I started chemo, oral ...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, dental, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, infection, mouth sores, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, Side Effect Support, Side Effects, survivorship

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Dental Health & Cancer Treatment (Conquer the Patient Voice)

by Jill Meyer-Lippert November 08, 2021

Dental Health & Cancer Treatment (Conquer the Patient Voice)

Dental Health & Cancer Treatment A cancer diagnosis brings a flood of concerns from several unexpected areas. Would you believe one of those ar...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, dental, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, mouth sores, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, survivorship, xerostomia

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HOW CANCER TREATMENTS CAN AFFECT YOUR ORAL HEALTH

by Jill Meyer-Lippert November 08, 2021

HOW CANCER TREATMENTS CAN AFFECT YOUR ORAL HEALTH

A healthy mouth is vital to achieving overall health. It can be of particular importance during cancer treatments. It is not only a concern for com...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, dental, Dental Oncology, mouth sores, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Side Effect Support, Side Effects

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A Healthy Mouth = A Happier You (Coping with Cancer Magazine)

by Jill Meyer-Lippert November 08, 2021

A Healthy Mouth = A Happier You (Coping with Cancer Magazine)

Tips for Reducing the Oral Side Effects of Chemotherapy by Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH While not everyone experiences problems in their mouth during ch...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, Coping with Cancer Magazine, dental, Dental Oncology, Dry Lips, Dry Mouth, germs, infection, Jill Meyer-Lippert, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Side Effect Support, Side Effects

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emmi®-dent oral waver™ ~ Touchless pain-free oral care, even for the most sensitive teeth and gums.

by Jill Meyer-Lippert June 14, 2021

emmi®-dent oral waver™ ~ Touchless pain-free oral care, even for the most sensitive teeth and gums.

Maintaining good oral care habits during cancer treatments can be a challenge. Medications and procedures used to treat a variety of cancers can c...

Posted in dental, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, prevention, sensitive

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The Cancer Journey Show - Voices From The Field interview about Side Effect Support

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 21, 2021

The Cancer Journey Show - Voices From The Field interview about Side Effect Support

Listen in to Shariann from The Cancer Journey Institute with Jill from Side Effect Support discussing Oral Health during your Cancer Journey.

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Pulled teeth, metallic taste, nausea hamper cancer patients' ability to eat during treatment — when food matters most

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 28, 2021

Pulled teeth, metallic taste, nausea hamper cancer patients' ability to eat during treatment — when food matters most

By Daniel Higgins & Caitlin Shuda ~ Green Bay Press-Gazette Dale Counihan had to have four molars pulled before he could begin radiation tre...

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Open Wide: Let’s Talk Oral Health & Breast Cancer

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 10, 2021

Thank you to the Young Survival Coalition for posting Jill's article, Open Wide: Let’s Talk Oral Health & Breast Cancer by Jill Meyer-Lippert,...

Posted in Bisphosphonates, breast cancer, Cancer, cavities, dental, Dental Oncology, detergents, Dry Mouth, infection, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Osteonecrosis, psychology, Side Effects, Smile, survivorship, xylitol

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Where the Sugar Bugs Live to the RESCUE!

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 22, 2021

Where the Sugar Bugs Live to the RESCUE!

A very special Thank You to Carrie Wucinich for sharing information about Where The Sugar Bugs Live with us! Where the Sugar Bugs Live to the RESC...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, Childhood Cancer, dental, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, prevention, Smile, Where The Sugar Bugs Live

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Bone Marrow Transplants and Oral Health for Patients with Blood Cancers

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 05, 2021

Bone Marrow Transplants and Oral Health for Patients with Blood Cancers

The February 2021 edition of CONQUER: the patient voice is now available online. It was such a pleasure to team up with Mandy Swiecichowski to prov...

Posted in Bisphosphonates, bone marrow donation, bone marrow registry, bone marrow transplant, Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, dental, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, flavors, infection, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, oral microbiome, Oral Mucositis, OralHealth, OralSystemicLink, Osteonecrosis, prevention, rinse, Sepsis, Side Effect Support, Side Effects, stem cell transplant, toothpaste, xerostomia

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