Oral health and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A longitudinal evaluation of the first 28 days.

Laura M DossChristopher E DandoyKathi KramerAbigail PateLaura FleschJavier El-BietarAdam LaneStella M DaviesSarat Thikkurissy

Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2017)

Gingivitis, dental plaque, mucositis, and oral ulcerations are common after HSCT. Additional studies are needed to ascertain methods that decrease plaque and gingivitis development and severity.

Keyphrases

oral health
coronary artery disease
radiation induced
acute myeloid leukemia
case control
hematopoietic stem cell
radiation therapy