May Survivorship Topic: Oncology Dental Health

Our May Survivorship Special Topic is Oncology Dental Health with expert Dr. Shaiba Sandhu, Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain Specialist for High Point University. She cares for patients at Novant Cancer Institute.

Dr. Sandhu addresses several questions including:

What is an “oral medicine oncology specialist”? What’s the role of oral health for oncology care? Is there a need for a break from cancer medications before dental work? What kinds of issues are people typically seeing an oncology dental health specialist for? Do people have to be referred to see you? What do you like about the work you do? What advice do you have for managing oral health during and after treatment? If someone wants an oncology oral health consultation, how can they get on your schedule?