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Dental Management of Pediatric Patients Receiving Immunosuppressive Therapy and/or Radiation Therapy

Cancer and Autoimmune Disorders

Presented by: Juan Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH

Original Presentation Date: August 23, 2020

 

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Course Description: 

Explore the latest in dental care for cancer patients in this seminar. Learn about tailored dental practices for those undergoing immunosuppressive or radiation therapies, covering pre-treatment to ongoing care. Focus on preventing and managing mucositis, a common oral issue during cancer treatment. Understand proactive measures to prevent oral problems and apply new insights into mucositis treatment. Also, learn to identify and prioritize key oral complications in cancer therapy. Elevate your expertise to improve patient care strategies in cancer-related oral health management by completing this course, led by Juan Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the essential stages involved in preventing oral complications among patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, emphasizing proactive measures to mitigate risks effectively.
  • Apply the latest information regarding the treatment of mucositis, demonstrating the ability to utilize this knowledge in managing and addressing this particular complication effectively.
  • Analyze and prioritize the most significant oral complications that arise during chemotherapy or radiation therapy, evaluating their impact and understanding their relevance in treatment protocols and patient care strategies.

Speaker Bio:

Juan F. Yepes is an associate professor in Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, Indiana, and an academic scholar at the Department of Pediatric and Community Dentistry at the University at Buffalo. He holds degrees in dentistry (DDS) and medicine (MD) from Javeriana University in Colombia. Upon moving to the USA in 1999, he completed fellowships and residencies at the University of Iowa and the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Oral Medicine. He obtained Master's and Doctoral degrees in Public Health (MPH, DrPH) with an emphasis on Epidemiology from the University of Kentucky. He's board-certified in Oral Medicine, Dental Public Health, and Pediatric Dentistry. With vast experience in various dental associations, Juan F.'s teaching and research focus on oral medicine, radiology, and pathology in children. He's a fellow at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and serves on the editorial board of several dental journals.