Survivor/Caregiver

Poor Oral Health is Killing Our Elders

by Jill Meyer-Lippert October 01, 2020

By Angie Stone There is an issue largely unaddressed in our geriatric communities: poor oral health is causing premature death. Dental disease won...

Posted in cavities, dental, germs, HOHA, infection, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, prevention, xylitol

CloSYS Oral Rinse Eliminated COVID-19 Virus up to 98.4% in 30 Seconds

by Jill Meyer-Lippert September 01, 2020

CloSYS Oral Rinse Eliminated COVID-19 Virus up to 98.4% in 30 Seconds

The makers of CloSYS Oral Rinse have some exciting news about the first step lab results of ClōSYS Oral Rinse and its effect on SARS CoV-2, the nov...

Posted in CloSYS, COVID, COVID 19, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, rinse, sensitive

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Insight from a Cancer Survivor and Dental Professional

by Jill Meyer-Lippert July 20, 2020

Insight from a Cancer Survivor and Dental Professional

Registered Dental Hygienist, Deborah Walsh, helped to improve the oral and overall health of others for 34 years. A cancer diagnosis then had her f...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, Enamel Erosion, mouth sores, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, OralHealth, prevention, radiation, Radiation Therapy, SalivaMAX, Side Effects, Supersaturated Calcium Phosphate, survivorship, tooth decay, xerostomia

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Side Effect Support Proudly Serves Oral Care Program at CARTI Cancer Center

by Jill Meyer-Lippert September 30, 2019

Side Effect Support Proudly Serves Oral Care Program at CARTI Cancer Center

CARTI Cancer Center, in Little Rock, Arkansas, recently received $2500 from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation to help provide oral care suppl...

Posted in CARTI, chemotherapy, Delta Dental, Delta Dental Foundation, Dental Oncology, Dry Lips, Dry Mouth, Enamel Erosion, Head and Neck Cancer, IntelliDent, IntelliDent Toothbrush Shields, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, OralHealth, radiation, Radiation Therapy, Side Effect Support, Side Effects, Spry Moisturizing Spray, survivorship, xerostomia, xylitol

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Should Foam Swabs Be Used For Oral Hygiene?

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 16, 2014

Should Foam Swabs Be Used For Oral Hygiene?

Foam swabs are a tool sometimes used for oral hygiene. This is especially true for those who need assistance because they are unable to adequately ...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Side Effects

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Things to Consider When Choosing Toothpaste During Cancer Treatments

by Jill Meyer-Lippert June 20, 2013

Things to Consider When Choosing Toothpaste During Cancer Treatments

Updated November 13, 2019 Could your choice of toothpaste cause problems during cancer treatments? The answer is YES! Many popular brands of toothp...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, FDA, flavors, mouth sores, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, prevention, Side Effects, SLS, toothpaste, Triclosan, xerostomia

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