Like their healthy peers, survivors of childhood cancer seek orthodontic treatment to improve appearance, oral health, function and/or self esteem. This program distills 30 years of clinical experiences, challenges, successes, and disappointments into a practical approach to orthodontic planning and treatment for child and adolescent patients with a history of cancer.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize the oral signs and symptoms of hematologic cancers and understand the role of the pediatric dentist and orthodontist in minimizing oral complications in these patients.
Discuss possible craniofacial and dental outcomes following chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy for cancer in growing patients.
Evaluate a patient with a history of cancer who is seeking treatment for malocclusion and understand modifications to usual orthodontic practice that may be necessary.

Barbara Sheller

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