Professional Education
Oral care is one aspect of cancer treatments that is often overlooked. Oral side effects and untreated dental diseases can cause added pain, financial hardships, psychological distress, and a diminished quality-of-life for those being treated for cancer. Oral effects can also lead to complications or delays of treatments, which can compromise treatment outcomes. Oral changes may have a continued negative impact long after cancer treatments have been completed.
This presentation will review potential oral side effects associated with cancer treatments, as well as ways to avoid or manage them by focusing on prevention and patient education. We will discuss ways for the medical and dental teams to work together to provide a well-rounded approach for optimal patient care.
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe oral side effects of cancer treatments and how they may affect quality of life and mortality.
- Discuss ways to avoid and manage short-term and long-term oral side effects.
- Develop strategies for the medical team and dental team to work together to improve patient care.
- Provide resources for patient education
Please contact us at jill@sideeffectsupport.com for more information regarding professional education available to medical and dental staff.
Fees and travel expenses may apply.