Impact of Communication Between Physicians and Dentists on the Incidence of Jaw Osteonecrosis Caused by Bone Anti-Resorptives

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Departmental Papers (Dental)
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Osteoporosis
anti-resorptive therapies
osteonecrosis of the jaw
bisphosphonates
communication between physicians and dentists
Dentistry
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Akintoye, Sunday O.
Hersh, Elliot V.
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Dental management of osteoporosis patients on anti-resorptive therapy can be challenging for both the dentist and physician because of the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). This editorial reflects on the paper written by Tagushi et al that expressed a relative lack of communication between health care providers when treating osteoporosis patients. Osteoporosis-related bone fractures can be debilitating and occasionally lethal, but management with anti-resorptives is vital while cognizant of the complication of ONJ that can also negatively impact patient’s quality of life.

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2016-05-18
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Current Medical Research and Opinion
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