Osteonecrosis of jaws after bisphosphonates: an internet resource on the web for dentist.
The purpose of this paper is to enumerate the Internet resources on the web available to the general dentist on bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of jaws. The general dental practitioners have a key role to play in identifying patients at risk of developing bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaws. The problem is likely to become commonplace as the number of patients on bisphosphonate increases. The management of bisphosphonates osteonecrosis of the jaws presents a challenge to dentists as there is no effective treatment for this condition. The Internet may be a good vehicle where information can be shared and advisory disseminated.
Hon
Ng Chee
NC
Raffles Dental, Raffles Hospital #13-00, 585 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188 770, Singapore. ngcheehon@rafflesmedical.com
D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D020407:Internet; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000139:chemically induced*
D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D004164:Diphosphonates