Cancer Care and Oral Health

Dr. Robert Karanofsky, a general dentist at the Jewish General Hospital, delivered a lecture focusing on the interplay between cancer treatments and oral health. He covered a range of topics including the effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy on oral health, the importance of maintaining a healthy mouth to prevent complications, the impact of dry mouth, a common side effect of many cancer treatments, and practical advice for managing oral health issues related to cancer care.