title: Periodontal disease: predisposing factor to chemotherapy-induced stomatitis.
abstract: Periodontal disease and dental plaque may predispose patients receiving antineoplastic drugs to stomatitis. Dental evaluation and appropriate treatment including oral hygiene are proposed to reduce the incidence and severity of stomatitis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents