Dental Pharmacology & Safety

Chemotherapy agents and dentistry

Chemotherapy is a type of treatment given to cancer patients who are under medication in order to overcome a particular ailment. This treatment involves...

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Founder & Chief Dentist · Indira Dental Clinic; DentalReach

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Chemotherapy is a type of treatment given to cancer patients who are under medication in order to overcome a particular ailment. This treatment involves chemical substances like cytotoxic and other drugs may be used. Chemotherapy is given to alleviate the symptoms and control cancer that has spread. Patients should be aware of the dental treatment after chemotherapy to avoid any major problems. Dentists should be careful about the dental treatment after chemotherapy for the cancer patient.

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Dr. Rockson Samuel

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Founder & Chief Dentist · Indira Dental Clinic; DentalReach

Dr. Rockson Samuel is a dental surgeon, healthcare content strategist, and Founder and Chief Dentist of Indira Dental Clinic in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. He provides comprehensive general and family dental care with professional interests in endodontics, implant dentistry, clear aligner therapy, digital dentistry, preventive care and patient education. A graduate of K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences and Hospital under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, he also has formal training in management and digital marketing. As Community Leader at DentalReach, he contributes to dental publishing, professional education, international media partnerships and the development of evidence-informed resources for dentists.