How Should You Care For Your Teeth After a Transplant?
After undergoing a solid organ or stem cell transplant, when is the ideal time to return back to the dentist? Ideally, except for...
Another reason to get enough zzz's
"That we are not much sicker and much madder than we are is due exclusively to that most blessed and blessing of all natural graces,...
Stem cell transplant, bone marrow transplant: what's the difference?
A life saving procedure, bone marrow transplants are a type of stem cell transplant used to treat a variety of conditions including...
The 411 on Mucositis
What is it? Mucositis is inflammation of the mucosa which is lines the gastrointestinal tract. Characterized by mouth sores, intraoral...
How Does Chemotherapy Affect Oral and Dental Health?
Although there are side effects associated with chemotherapy, it is important to note that the side effects typically resolve when...
Dental Management and Cancer Therapy: Some Important Information to Know Before Undergoing Invasive
Cancer therapy affects the entire human body, including the oral cavity. Poor oral hygiene and health has been linked to an increased...
The Oral and Dental Conditions Associated with Stem Cell Transplants: A Closer Look
Indubitably, hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT) are lifesaving and have transformed the field of medicine. Hematopoietic stem...