Survivor/Caregiver

5 Reasons to See a Dentist Before Cancer Treatments

by Jill Meyer-Lippert August 01, 2023

5 Reasons to See a Dentist Before Cancer Treatments

It was a pleasure to collaborate with the awesome team at Brighter Magazine! Brighter Magazine is the only glossy, full color lifestyle magazine ...

Posted in bacteria, Cancer, Caries, cavities, dental, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, germs, infection, microbiome, mouth sores, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, oral microbiome, prevention, Side Effect Support, Side Effects, survivorship, tooth decay

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The Importance of Oral Care During Cancer Treatment - Tips to Prevent Infections

by Jill Meyer-Lippert June 29, 2023

The Importance of Oral Care During Cancer Treatment - Tips to Prevent Infections

Thank you, Coping with Cancer Magazine, for publishing Jill's article about infection prevention through oral care! By Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH June...

Posted in bacteria, Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, dental, Dental Oncology, Dry Lips, Dry Mouth, germs, infection, microbiome, mouth sores, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, oral microbiome, Oral Mucositis, Oral Systemic Link, prevention, Sepsis, Side Effects, xerostomia

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Two dental hygienists collaborate to bring fun and education to children in cancer treatment

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 14, 2022

Dental Hygienists Collaborate to Help Children With CancerPosted on Thursday, May 12, 2022 Two dental hygienists from opposite ends of the US, Carr...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, Childhood Cancer, dental, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, Enamel Erosion, germs, happiness, infection, IntelliDent Toothbrush Shields, microbiome, mouth sores, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, oral microbiome, Oral Mucositis, radiation, Sepsis, Side Effect Support, Side Effects, Sugar Bug Fun Bundles, tooth decay, toothbrush shields, toothpaste, Where The Sugar Bugs Live, xerostomia, xylitol

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The Dental Oncology Knowledge Center of Rhode Island

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 04, 2022

The Dental Oncology Knowledge Center of Rhode Island

The Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island (PRCRI) has created an outstanding resource for patients and providers to address oral health conc...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, dental, Dental Oncology, detergents, Dry Lips, Dry Mouth, Enamel Erosion, flavors, germs, gum disease, infection, microbiome, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, pH, prevention, radiation, Radiation Therapy, sensitive, Sepsis, Side Effects, survivorship, TeleDentistry, TeleDentists, xerostomia, xylitol

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Sugar Bug Fun Bundles for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Oncology

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 27, 2022

Sugar Bug Fun Bundles for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Oncology

Join us in helping children in treatment at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Oncology by sponsoring a special Sugar Bug Fun Bundle! These kits have...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Childhood Cancer, Cryotherapy, Dental Oncology, detergents, Dry Lips, Dry Mouth, Enamel Erosion, germs, happiness, infection, Lip Balm, microbiome, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, oral microbiome, Oral Mucositis, Oral Systemic Link, pH, prevention, Side Effect Support, survivorship, tooth decay, toothbrush shields, toothpaste, xerostomia, xylitol

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Take Control Over Your Oral Health

by Jill Meyer-Lippert February 21, 2022

Bristle helps people measure, understand and improve their oral health by analyzing the oral microbiome. Bristle’s at-home oral microbiome test ...

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, bacteria, bad breathe, Cancer, cardiovascular disease, cavities, dental, gum disease, heart disease, microbiome, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, oral microbiome, Oral Systemic Link, Periodontal Disease, pregnancy, prevention, survivorship, tooth decay

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