2nd International Symposium on medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws in Copenhagen took place in 2 November 2018 Oral health 05. 01. 2019 The 2nd International Symposium on medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws in Copenhagen took place in 2 November 2018 [www.righospitalet.dk/MRONJ]. The medications which are related to MRONJ are mainly the anti-resorptive agents targeting the bone (BTAs) and less often other biological medications without antiresorptive properties, such as inhibitors of angiogenesis and other mediations. The European Experts highlighted the role of dental and periodontal infection as an important risk factor and the management of dental and periodontal infection during BTA administration was presented as crucial to reduce the risk for ONJ development. Speakers and participating medical scientists from across Europe join forces to treat Osteonecrosis of the Jaws in oncological patients Educational and information programs are needed towards health care professional who work with patients receiving medications related to osteonecrosis. Patient education is also critical to minimize the risk of osteonecrosis. Dentists and oncologists should be educated to “speak” the same language. For example oncologists should understand what is “poor oral health, dental infection, periodontal disease” and dentists should be educated to know what is oncology patient, oncology medications and their toxicity, somatic, psychological, financial ect. Read more using the LINK Tags: cancer , osteonecrosis , periodontitis , oral health
Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ): From Theory to Practice – Advanced Training Webinar Events, Seminars, & Publications 28. 01. 2026 The Next Step in Managing Patients on Antiresorptive MedicationsOn January 16, 180 dentists attended our first webinar on MRONJ and risk assessment.The response was immediate:“The STEPS and their eval...[Read more]
Presentation at the Postgraduate Program of the Department of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) Events, Seminars, & Publications 25. 11. 2025 Nursing Care Systems – Supportive Care, Postgraduate Program: “Specialized Supportive Care and Advanced Oncology Nursing”.Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian Un...[Read more]
Advanced protocols for the management of high-risk patients Events, Seminars, & Publications 10. 02. 2026 Οστεονέκρωση Γνάθων (MRONJ): Από τη Θεωρία στην Πράξη - 3ο Webinar ΕξειδίκευσηςWhat Happened in the Previous Webinars?On January 16, 180 dentists attended the first webinar.On February 6, 174 dentists...[Read more]
