COURSE SUMMARY
TITLE: Oral Health Considerations during Cancer Treatment
AUTHOR: JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, PhD
ABSTRACT: A detailed overview of everything dental professionals need to know about treating patients who have been diagnosed with some type of cancer, and are undergoing therapy that may adversely affect the state of their oral health. From identifying who these patients are to the many common (and uncommon) side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, this course gives a first-hand explanation of what to expect and what to look out for when treating these patients from the stage of diagnosis to total recovery.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Learn how to identify patients undergoing cancer treatment who do not indicate so in their medical history.
- Understand what side effects may emerge in the oral cavity while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy.
- Learn how to help these patients manage their oral care while in cancer treatment as well as after recovery.
CATEGORY: Oral-Systemic
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2 CEU’S
COST: $20.00
PUBLISH DATE: November 2011
EXPIRATION DATE: November 2014
Sponsored By:
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DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in this CE course are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Richmond Institute for Continuing Dental Education or its affiliates. Any brand or product name mentioned throughout this course should not be inferred as an endorsement of any kind by any of the aforementioned parties.
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SCORING: To earn credit for completing a course from The Richmond Institute for Continuing Dental Education, participants must earn an overall score of 75 percent or above on the associated exam before receiving a certificate that confirms CE accreditation. (*NOTE: There is no limit to the number of times a participant may re-take the exam in order to obtain this passing score).
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