Condition	Presentation	Implications
• Mucositis (stomatitis)	• Inflammation and ulceration of mucous membranes	Pain Oral and systemic infections Nutritional compromise
Infections due to direct tissue damage or xerostomia Myelosuppression	• Viral, fungal, or bacterial infections	Pain Oral and systemic spread Nutritional compromise
• Xerostomia due to thickened, reduced, or absent salivary flow	Dental caries Periodontal disease Burning mouth	Tooth loss Risk of oral infections Compromised chewing, speaking, swallowing, and nutrition
• Altered development of children (particularly if aged <8 years)	Altered or delayed tooth development and eruption Altered craniofacial growth	Altered or compromised oral functions Psychosocial issues