Taking Our Best Shot (TOBS): Keeping Your Jaw Healthy - What You Need to Know About Medication and Bone Health
Seminar | Available (Membership Required)
Taking Our Best Shot (TOBS) is an interdisciplinary initiative that promotes public health practices to strengthen the health of our community. TOBS have spearheaded several projects such as Infographic Challenges, TOBS at Health Conversations, and TOBS at STEAM Paths to engage, educate, empower, and inspire our friends, family, and neighbors.
Keeping Your Jaw Healthy: What You Need to Know About Medication and Bone Health
As we age, certain medications can impact our bone health, sometimes in unexpected ways. This talk will explore the connection between common medications and a condition called osteonecrosis of the jaw. We’ll discuss how to recognize the signs, what to do to protect your jaw, and steps you can take with your doctor to keep your mouth and bones healthy.