Newsroom
Cancer and teeth
Cancer Newsline - 04/01/2013
Attentive dental care is critical for cancer patients. Before beginning cancer treatment, patients should address pre-existing oral conditions and infections. During treatment, conditions may arise, such as chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis (mouth lining breaks down forming ulcers); xerostomia (dry mouth); and poor blood flow which may result in bone rot causing jaw fractures. It’s important for cancer survivors to see their dentists regularly, too. Mark Chambers, D.M.D., professor in Head and Neck Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, gives an overview for cancer patients on what they need to know about their oral health before, during and after cancer treatment.
Guest: Mark Chambers, D.M.D.
- Listen to Cancer and teeth
- Download Cancer and teeth on iTunes
Resources - Cancer and dental care
Subscribe to Cancer Newsline
Subscribe to Cancer
Newsline on iTunesU
What is iTunesU?iTunesU is a part of the iTunes Store that features free podcasts, lectures and other educational content that you can download to your Mac or PC, iPhone, iPod, or other portable device.
Sign up to receive Cancer Newsline in your RSS Feed.