Survivor/Caregiver
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Surviving Oral Cancer Then Having to Battle Dry Mouth
Thank you to our friends at Aquoral for contributing the following article: The journey through oral cancer is a challenging odyssey, marked by s... -
A Registered Dietitian's Advice on Managing Oral Mucositis
Author: Serena Biondi MS, RD, LD Oral mucositis (or inflammation of the mouth) can be a painful side effect of cancer treatment. Mucositis is char... -
What Is Metallic Taste?
By Sara Juliano RDH MetaQil is a one-of-a-kind oral rinse with unique ingredients and natural sweeteners that will significantly reduce and reliev... -
Two dental hygienists collaborate to bring fun and education to children in cancer treatment
Dental Hygienists Collaborate to Help Children With CancerPosted on Thursday, May 12, 2022 Two dental hygienists from opposite ends of the US, Carr... -
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... -
Dry Mouth Challenges for Patients with Oral Cancer
Conquer the patient voice Official Patient Magazine of the Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators April 2022 Vol 8 No 2 Jill Meyer-Li... -
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... -
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... -
Dental X-rays – Are They Safe and Necessary?
“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 ionizi... -
Relieving Side Effects of Cancer Treatments with Acupuncture
Side Effect Support LLC is so grateful to Brittany Schultz L.Ac., M.S. Ac., Dipl, Ac (NCCAOM) for contributing her expertise to this post. For addi... -
Understanding Trismus
Trismus is a condition where the muscles that control the opening and closing of the jaw become tight and rigid. The rigid muscles can make it dif... -
Mouth Sores (Oral Mucositis)
Many people may experience mouth sores during chemotherapy or radiation to the head & neck region. The severity can depend on the type of treat...