Survivor/Caregiver

A Registered Dietitian's Advice on Managing Oral Mucositis

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 05, 2023

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...

Posted in chemotherapy, infection, mouth sores, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, prevention, radiation, rinse, Side Effects, Thrush

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Why Denture Wearers Still Need Regular Dental Check-ups

by Jill Meyer-Lippert June 17, 2014

Why Denture Wearers Still Need Regular Dental Check-ups

For those who wear dentures, scheduling annual trips to the dental office may seem unnecessary, but can play an important role in your overall heal...

Posted in Dental Oncology, dentures, mouth sores, Oral Cancer, Oral Candidiasis, Oral Health, Thrush

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Thrush (Oral Candidiasis)

by Jill Meyer-Lippert June 30, 2013

Oral Candidiasis, also called Thrush, is a fungal (yeast) infection of the mouth. Although its occurance is not limited to cancer patients, a weak...

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

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