Survivor/Caregiver

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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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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The Magic of Xylitol – for those with cancer

by Jill Meyer-Lippert July 02, 2020

The Magic of Xylitol – for those with cancer

Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDHPractice Limited to Orofacial Myofunctional TherapyYou know xylitol. It’s a sugar substitute that comes from plants. So...

Posted in Cancer, nitric oxide, oncology, prevention, Shirley Gutkowski, Side Effects, Xlear Nasal Spray, xylitol

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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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Oral Health: A Survivor’s Perspective

by Jill Meyer-Lippert January 25, 2019

Author: Stephanie Zimmerman Published Date: January 23, 2019 Let me begin with my backstory. I was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma as an 8-year-ol...

Posted in Cancer, Childhood Cancer, Dry Mouth, infection, IntelliDent Toothbrush Shields, Oral Health, Side Effects, Spry Moisturizing Spray, Spry Xylitol Chewing Gum, survivorship, xerostomia

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Oral Health, Cancer and Risks for Sepsis

by Jill Meyer-Lippert September 01, 2018

Oral Health, Cancer and Risks for Sepsis

Certain types of cancer and treatments for cancer can result in low blood counts that protect against infection. A weakened immune system puts one ...

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

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Protecting Your Toothbrush From Germs During Cancer Treatments

by Jill Meyer-Lippert January 21, 2017

Protecting Your Toothbrush From Germs During Cancer Treatments

Why It Matters? Certain types of cancer treatments can weaken your immune system by causing low blood cell counts, including white blood cells tha...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, IntelliDent, IntelliDent Toothbrush Shields, Oral Health, Side Effects, toothbrush shields

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Get Your Free Copy Of "The Laryngectomee Guide"

by Jill Meyer-Lippert January 19, 2015

Get Your Free Copy Of "The Laryngectomee Guide"

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 ...

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

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Cold Sores & Cancer Treatments

by Jill Meyer-Lippert November 09, 2014

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1). The Herpes Simplex Virus is contagious and can be passed ...

Posted in Cancer, Cold Sores, Dental Oncology, Oral Health, Side Effects

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THE ALLANA SMILES FOUNDATION dedicated to making a difference with dentistry

by Jill Meyer-Lippert September 25, 2014

THE ALLANA SMILES FOUNDATION dedicated to making a difference with dentistry

Side Effect Support is honored to introduce a wonderful organization called Allana Smiles. Many thanks to Adele Reische for contributing the follow...

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

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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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Could Your Choice of Dry Mouth Toothpaste Cause Tissue Irritation?

by Jill Meyer-Lippert December 21, 2013

Could Your Choice of Dry Mouth Toothpaste Cause Tissue Irritation?

Biotene® Dry Mouth Fluoride Toothpaste, one of the most popular brands of toothpaste marketed specifically for those who suffer with dry mouth (xer...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, mouth sores, Oral Health, Oral Mucositis, Side Effects, toothpaste

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