PPT-Pediatric Oral Health in Cancer Therapy

Goldie Razban DMD Erin Shope DMD MS because of the immunosuppression the patients experience any existing or potential sources of oral dental infections and or soft tissue trauma can compromise the medical treatment . The IATT Optimal Pediatric ARV List. . Presented at IAS - July 2012. Dr. Nandita Sugandhi. . Clinical Advisor at the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). Released April 23, . 2012:. Who is the IATT?. and Tobacco. Oral Health and Tobacco. . Almost everybody knows that smoking can cause lung diseases, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Ever think about what happens to the place where you put the tobacco – your mouth? . David Houghton BPharm MSc GPhC. Oral Complications in Cancer and Palliative Care. Monday . 12 May 2014. Definition:. Stomatitis – general term : includes inflammation and ulceration of mucosal lining from any cause. Presented By: Jodi Peabody, MS CCC-SLP. Date: 09/09/2016. 2. Screenings. Patient questionnaire provided to all patients upon initial clinic visit.. Education and information concerning potential difficulties with speech and or swallowing provided to patients flagged by questionnaire.. November 17, , 2016. Catherine A. . Demko. , PhD. Case Western Reserve University. School of Dental Medicine. Created with support from the Ohio . MedTAPP. HCA . As a Community Health Worker, how does oral health fit it? . Adriana Clark, DDS. 1. Agenda. Introduction. Oral Cancer Facts. Oral Cancer Screening. Mucosa lesion assessment.. - Patient History. - Visual Screening Examination. . Extraoral. and Intraoral (Inspection-Palpation). INTRODUCTION. Cancer is defined as the uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. Oral cancer appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that does not go away. Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and pharynx (throat), can be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated early.. www.LLS.org • 800.955.4572 Most people are aware of common side eects of cancer treatment such as nausea and hair loss. However, most people do not know that one-third of patients who un 80 Precision hormone therapy: gaps and opportunities Introduction Since inception in 1942, hormone therapy (HT) has bene�ted from a personalized approach through physician/ patient interac  Introduction . The morbidity associated with non surgical treatment of cancer is significant.. It affects the quality of life of the patient.. Sometimes the complications are so severe that treatment needs to be interrupted that leads to compromised prognosis and increased health care cost.. INTRODUCTION. Pediatric dentistry is the specialty in dentistry which deals with dental and oral health issues of infants, children through adolescence. Pediatric dentistry takes care of the special dental health needs of children. Early oral examination of children often helps to understand different dental diseases and helps in controlling them at an early stage. . Rashida Allen Avery, . MD, . Amaris Evans Daniels, . MD and . Sandra Moore, MD. Morehouse School of Medicine. BACKGROUND. RESULTS. CONCLUSION. PURPOSE. The purpose of this study is to assess general pediatricians and pediatric residents for the following: 1) Current oral health practices, initiatives and level of adherence to pediatric oral guidelines established by the AAP/AAPD. 2) Current knowledge and perceived level of confidence to oral healthcare and current guidelines as it pertains to children 0-3 years of age. 3) Perceived barriers to adhering to current oral health guidelines and making dental referrals. . Jin Jun, MSN, APRN-BC, CCRN. Erin Hartnett DNP, APRN-BC, CPNP. Michel’le. Bryant, MPA. CDC Public Health Library . Early Childhood Caries is . Major Public Health Problem. Dental caries (tooth decay) is the single most common chronic childhood disease (Surgeon General, 2000) .