Dental considerations for the breast cancer treatment patient

Are dental professionals prepared to discuss dental care and oral health changes with their patients who are undergoing breast cancer treatment? Are there any dental guidelines in place for seeing patients who have history of breast cancer?
Nancy, RDH wraps up October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month by highlighting how breast cancer treatments can affect patients oral health before, during, & after their treatment.
She also helps explain the medications and how the mechanism of actions differ for pre & post menopausal patients. This will help both the dental professionals & patients have a better understanding or answer questions that may have been asked.
Did you know? That when you are a breast cancer patient, you should be visiting the dentist every 3 months? BUT why? Continue watching & you’ll learn the importance of routine visits as a cohesive approach for overall prevention of periodontal disease and breast cancer reoccurrence!
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As a survivor 4 yrs ago. We knew a lot less or I did. Thanks