Ryan
Massinople,
D.D.S.
Doctor
West Virginia University
Ryan Massinople, D.D.S.
Ryan is a graduate of Furman University and the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. Ryan is currently a practicing dentist in Chicago, IL. He has a long time passion for comprehensive patient care, particularly in the pediatric population. He developed a proposal and training program for caries management for interprofessional pediatric oncology providers. He was awarded the West Virginia University IPE Student Challenge Award in 2023 and the 2024 Student Team Award for Excellence in Interprofessional Education by WVU.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish Pediatric Oncology Provider TrainingIntro and PurposeAccording to American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Dental Association (ADA), fluoride varnish is recommended for children every 3-6 months from age of tooth emergence to reduce caries/cavities. Pediatric oncology patients are at a higher risk for cavities due to oral side effects, such as xerostomia, related to oncological treatments. The purpose of this study is to assess precepted understanding of importance, comfortability, and willingness to integrate fluoride varnish into pediatric oncology…