Oral mucositis is a debilitating and morbid condition among cancer patients that affects their quality of life and their overall ability to respond to treatment. The dentist plays an important role in the multidisciplinary health care team for the overall management of this condition. This article summarizes preventive and therapeutic treatment modalities available to dentists, based on the latest literature.

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