Dental Care For Cancer Patients: Special Considerations
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Oral and dental side effects of cancer treatment can be painful, interfere with function, and affect patients’ quality of life. Involvement of the dental team is important before, during and after treatment to manage the temporary, chronic or permanent consequences of treatment. The separation of medical and dental disciplines and insurance reimbursement models make it unnecessarily difficult to obtain medically necessary dental care. Nurses are on the front lines of care and are in a position to diagnose side effects of oral therapy, provide education and advocate for appropriate dental care.
Dental Care For Cancer Patients: Special Considerations
Cancer treatment can have serious, chronic or lifelong oral side effects. Getting timely, professional, and affordable dental care can be …
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