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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2017 Sep 26.
Published in final edited form as: J Dent Hyg. 2015 Jun;89(Suppl 2):22–37.

Table 5.

Dental hygienists’ recommendations for breast cancer patients during chemotherapy and anti-estrogen therapy (n=330).

Provided/recommended treatment Which clinical dental care do you provide/recommend for patients receiving:
Chemotherapy Anti-estrogen Therapy (Tamoxifen & Aromatase Inhibitors)
N Percentages N Percentages
Xerostomia alleviating strategies such saliva substitutes 293 93% 206 66%
Fluoride treatments/toothpastes/rinses 291 92% 200 64%
Oral Hygiene instruction 287 91% 224 72%
Nutrition counseling 180 57% 132 42%