In the past, I have had patients with the sad diagnosis of oral cancer. I believe that as dental professionals, we have the opportunity to partner with our patients and medical colleagues to keep our patients as dentally healthy and comfortable as we possibly can.
I created an email for my patients that spells out the various things that can happen from a dental standpoint due to oral cancer. In it, I offer product recommendations, an explanation regarding tooth decay and xerostomia, the role of xerostomia in the caries process, and ways to help mitigate or prevent dental disease. I encourage my patients to take these recommendations to their oncologist to open a dialogue for their care.
Please feel free to download my form to use as a resource for your patients.
Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Through the Loupes newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles and subscribe to Through the Loupes.
