Departmental Papers (Dental)
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of this Version
5-18-2016
Publication Source
Current Medical Research and Opinion
Volume
32
Issue
8
Start Page
1455
Last Page
1456
DOI
10.1080/03007995.2016.1185401
Abstract
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.
Copyright/Permission Statement
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in [Current Medical Research and Opinion] [May 18 2016], available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/03007995.2016.1185401
Keywords
Osteoporosis, anti-resorptive therapies, osteonecrosis of the jaw, bisphosphonates, communication between physicians and dentists
Recommended Citation
Akintoye, S. O., & Hersh, E. V. (2016). Impact of Communication Between Physicians and Dentists on the Incidence of Jaw Osteonecrosis Caused by Bone Anti-Resorptives. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 32 (8), 1455-1456. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03007995.2016.1185401
Date Posted: 10 August 2018
This document has been peer reviewed.