Oral health plays a vital role in the treatment and recovery journey for people affected by head and neck cancer. Cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy can lead to a variety of dental and oral health challenges, including dry mouth, tooth decay, difficulty eating, jaw stiffness, and changes in overall oral function.

Join us for an informative discussion featuring a dentist, dental hygienist, and head and neck cancer survivor who will share expert guidance and personal experiences. The panel will discuss the importance of dental care before, during, and after treatment, strategies for preventing and managing common oral complications, and practical tips for maintaining long-term oral health and quality of life.

Whether you are newly diagnosed, currently undergoing treatment, or years into survivorship, this webinar will provide valuable information and resources to help you navigate the dental challenges that can accompany head and neck cancer.

Moderator:
Vlad C. Sandulache MD PhD Professor; Vice Chair – Research Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery | Baylor College of Medicine

Medical Presenters:
Mark S. Chambers, DMD, MS The Susan and Christopher Damico Chair in Viral Associated Malignancies | Deputy Chair, Department of Head and Neck Surgery | Chief and Medical Director, Section of Oral Oncology | Professor, Department of Head & Neck Surgery | Department of Radiation Oncology | University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Catherine K. Draper, RDH, MS, FADHA Associate Faculty, Foothill College, Health Sciences and Horticulture; Editor in Chief, Journal of Dental Hygiene

Ambassador Survivor:
Angie Rush, Tongue Cancer Survivor from Taneytown, MD

DOWNLOAD SLIDES HERE: https://www.headandneck.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DENTAL-WEBINAR-SEP-26.pdf

DOWNLOAD Q&A RESPONSES (that we were not able to address during the webinar): https://www.headandneck.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dental-webinar-qa-blog.pdf