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J Mich Dent Assoc December 2020
J Mich Dent Assoc December 2020
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!
In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:
- A cover story on “The Dentist’s Role in Recognizing Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders: A Two-Part Series”.
- The “2020 Author/Title Index to the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association”.
- News you need, Editorial and regular department articles on MDA Foundation activities, Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters, and component news.
This issue also includes three articles reprinted …
Oral Complications In Cancer Patients: A Review Of Practical Interventions In The Dental Setting, Caroline Bissonnette Dds, Kristin Mcnamara Dds, John Kalmar Dmd, Phd
Oral Complications In Cancer Patients: A Review Of Practical Interventions In The Dental Setting, Caroline Bissonnette Dds, Kristin Mcnamara Dds, John Kalmar Dmd, Phd
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Cancer prevalence in the United States is significant, with an estimated 40% of the population experiencing this diagnosis at some point in their lives. In 2020 alone, 1,806,590 new cancer cases were projected, encompassing 53,260 cases involving oral and oropharyngeal malignancies. Amidst barriers like financial constraints and irregular dental visits (highlighted by a 2014 American Dental Association survey indicating that 32.3% of the general population avoids yearly dentist appointments), patients battling cancer often encounter not just routine dental needs, but the intricate challenges arising from their malignancy and treatments. Dental professionals, pivotal in orchestrating optimal treatment strategies for cancer patients, …