Dental care before, during and after cancer treatment is often not given the priority it deserves. The comfort, safety, and general health of cancer survivors is definitely affected by oral health. Modern oncology therapies can cause intraoral sores, saliva changes, pain, and infections. All these significant concerns can reduce quality-of-life on cancer patients in the short- or long-term. Dennis M. Abbott, D.D.S. is founder and CEO of Dental Oncology Professionals, an oral medicine practice dedicated to care for the unique dental and oral health needs of individuals battling cancer. Listen live M-F 2:00 pm ET www.W4CS.com, Joni at www.JoniAldrich.com