Speakers: Kentaro Ikeda, DDS, MPH & Jennifer S. Brown, RDH, BSDH, TTS, OSE

Program Track: Clinical

Course Description: With advancement of medicine, 5-year survival rate of cancer is dramatically increasing for the past few decades that result in more and more survivors in general. Although the oncologic treatments are superior to treat various cancers, they also come with many adverse effects including oral complications. With increased survivors and various new treatments, number of patients with oral complications that oral healthcare providers face are increasing. This presentation will review risks and clinical manifestations of several oral complications of oncologic treatments. This presentation will also discuss about the role of dental hygienists to prevent or lessen the intensity of the complications as well as for dental hygienists to manage patients with these complications.

Learning Objectives:

• Summarize oral health goals: pre-treatment, through the course of treatment and post treatment.
• Review acute and chronic side effects of cancer treatment.
• Identify treatment considerations and limitations associated with cancer care.

CE Credit Hours: 1.5

Original Date of Session: April 9, 2025

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