Patient-Education Resources

All of the following resources were prepared by Ms. Anita M. Mark, Manager, Scientific Information Development, ADA Science Institute, American Dental Association, Chicago, IL. USA

Cancer

Cancer

• Oral care during cancer treatment. JADA. 2019;150(1):82.
• Oral effects of head and neck cancer treatment. JADA. 2021;152(4):334.

Oral Cancer

• Oral cancer: What to do if something unusual shows up. JADA. 2017;148(10):780.
• Oral and throat cancer: What you should know. JADA. 2019;150(4):324.
• Reducing the risk of oral cancer. JADA. 2020;151(4):310,
• What you should know about oral cancer. JADA. 2016;147(4):312.

Diabetes

• Can diabetes affect my oral health. JADA 2018;149(4):328.
• Diabetes and oral health. JADA. 2016;147(10):852.

Dry Mouth and Bad Breath

• Controlling bad breath. JADA. 2021;152(7):582.
• Is your mouth always dry? JADA. 2020;151(12):972.
• Limit the effects of dry mouth. JADA. 2017;148(80:626.

Medications

• What is antibiotic prophylaxis? JADA. 2016;147(6):526.
• Using antibiotics wisely. JADA. 2019;150(11):986.

Pregnancy

• Dental care during pregnancy. JADA. 2018;149(11):1001.
• Pregnancy and oral health. JADA. 2021;152(3):252.