Cancer - Oral Health Care Considerations
- Coordinate the treatment of patients diagnosed with any type of cancer with the patient’s medical team.
- Hematologic malignancies are usually associated with an increased susceptibility for developing infections, which may require antibiotic prophylaxis, and may also induce impaired hemostasis.
- Patients receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy require special dental protocol considerations.
- Classifications and treatment strategies have been developed for patients taking intravenous bisphosphonates.
- Recognize different oral lesions associated with cancers and cancer therapy (see below, Images).
Medical Complexity Status - Cancer#
| Cancer | MCS1C | MCS2C |
|---|---|---|
| Anticipated complication | Controlled/ stable | Uncontrolled/ unstable |
| Hemostasis | None | Minor |
| Microbial susceptibility | None | Major |
| Drugs/ drug interactions | Minor | Major |
| Stress/trauma | Major | Major |
See Medical Complexity Status for more information.
Related Pages#
- Medical Disorders
- Oral Health Care Considerations
- Guidelines
- Images