Interprofessional Award Winning Project 2024
Exhibit on View: Health Sciences Library, August-December 2024
By: Ryan Massinople, DDS, Kara Lobban, Kamryn Jefferson, BS Payten Brown,
BS, Blair Lewis, BS, Chance Brown, BS
West Virginia University, School of Dentistry, School of Medicine
Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Dental Association (ADA) recommend applying fluoride varnish to all children every 3-6 months, starting from when their first teeth appear. This helps reduce the risk of cavities.
Children undergoing cancer treatment are at a much higher risk for cavities due to side effects like dry mouth. This is highlighted by the CAMBRA (Caries Risk Assessment by Risk Management) standard of care.
This exhibit highlights the collaborative study that evaluated how well healthcare providers understand the importance of fluoride varnish, their comfort level with using it, and their willingness to include it in the treatment plans for pediatric cancer patients to reduce their risk of cavities; their findings and recommendations.
The West Virginia University Office of Interprofessional Education, in collaboration
with WVU Libraries, honors students and faculty and staff with Awards for
Excellence in Interprofessional Education. For more information visit:
https://health.wvu.edu/interprofessional-education/faculty-and-staff/ipe-awards/