I know we are all familiar with the devastating effects cancer therapy can have on our patient's oral health. We think of chemo and radiation and know this can increase the risk of caries and root resorption. A very common cancer therapy called Androgen Deprivation Therapy can have a significant impact on periodontal risk. In this video we will talk about how to manage patients who are on this therapy including using more frequent recalls, chlorhexadine varnish as well as strategies for home care.

Reference:

The Effect of Androgen Deprivation Therapy on Periodontal Disease in Men With Prostate Cancer

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1934505/