COURSE DETAILS
Oral Implications of Cancer Chemotherapy
Cost: $30.00
Objectives:
- Describe cancer treatment options and the agents involved in chemotherapy.
- Discuss the dental complications associated with cancer chemotherapy.
- Identify and manage the dental complications associated with cancer chemotherapy.
Faculty:
- Nicholas J. Toscano DDS, MS
- Danny Holtzclaw DDS, MS
- Istvan A. Hargitai DDS, MS
- Nicholas Shumaker DDS, MS
- Heather R. Richardson DMD, MS
- Gregory D. Naylor DDS
- Robert E. Marx DDS
Continuing Education:
ADA
Activity Number: ADL-09370
Series: JIACD Volume 1, Number 5
AGD #: N/A
CA #: 02-4687-09370
Hours: 2.00
Expiration Date: 08/01/2010
Abstract
Cancer ranks among the leading causes of death in the world today. Although chemotherapy has decreased mortality rates of patients with cancer, the morbidity associated with treatment continues. Initiation and implementation of a comprehensive oral health program that monitors and treats patient before, during, and after chemotherapy is of paramount importance. With optimal coordination of efforts of the entire treatment team, including medical and dental providers, the patient’s survival and quality of life will be enhanced. The purpose of this article is to review cancer chemotherapy, it’s associated complications, and management of the morbidity associated with this treatment.
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