Dr. Suham Alexander speaks to Dr. Bob Schroth in this third segment about hypophosphatasia (HPP) and the dental implications and management of patients with this condition. Children with HPP have some definite dental challenges. The developing teeth in these children lack cementum on the roots which leads to premature exfoliation. Additionally, large pulp chambers and […]
Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, a pediatrician and geneticist, speaks to Dr. Suham Alexander about the clinical history and manifestations of HPP in her unique patient population in Winnipeg, MB. HPP is over-represented in the Mennonite population in Manitoba due to a “founder” mutation. Highlights HPP is categorized by age of onset: perinatal, infant, juvenile, adult (systemic […]
Highlights In the first segment of a 4-part series, Dr. Marc McKee introduces Oasis Discussions followers to a soft bone disease which also has a significant dental impact. Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a very rare disease that has a prevalence of approximately 1:100,000 live births. Much progress has been made in recent years in understanding HPP, […]
The webinar is hosted by Dr. Tanya Gibson. The webinar explores the pathogenesis and risk factors of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. As well, it looks at the recommended management strategies based on the clinical stage at the time of presentation. Participants will learn: the pathogenesis of MRONJ. risk factors for developing MRONJ. the clinical […]
Drs. Deborah Saunders and Joel Epstein return to Oasis Discussions to discuss a third complication that occurs during cancer therapy and beyond, xerostomia. Xerostomia affects speech, chewing, swallowing, taste and overall nutrition which may negatively affect overall treatment and patient outcomes during therapy. Xerostomia is not related to aging as much as it reflects the […]
This second segment of the six-part series of oral complications in cancer treatment deals with fungal infections, most commonly candidiasis. See also: Oral Care in Cancer Therapy Part 1: Oral Care Pre-Head & Neck Cancer TreatmentOral Care in Cancer Therapy Part 3: Oral Care During Cancer Therapy Candidiasis or condidosis is an overgrowth of a […]
Drs. Deborah Saunders and Joel Epstein return to Oasis Discussions to discuss oral care before, during and after head and neck cancer treatment. See also: Oral Care in Cancer Therapy Part 2: Oral Care During Cancer TherapyOral Care in Cancer Therapy Part 3: Oral Care After Head & Neck Cancer Treatment Cancer is the leading […]
It was a pleasure to meet and speak with Dr. Mel Hawkins for this interview. Generously, he prepared these slides to tell our audience what his session on medical emergencies will be about during ASM 2017. I hope you enjoy the conversation. Chiraz Guessaier, CDA Oasis Manager Highlights Dentists are treating an aging and pharmacologically […]