TY - JOUR T1 - The Care and Management of Bisphosphonate – Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in the Patient with Multiple Myeloma: A Case Study JF - American Dental Hygienists Association JO - J Dent Hyg SP - 181 LP - 187 VL - 87 IS - 4 AU - Melvin J. Teah AU - Sheryl L. Ernest Syme AU - Mark Scheper AU - Dianna S. Weikel Y1 - 2013/08/01 UR - http://jdh.adha.org/content/87/4/181.abstract N2 - Purpose: This is a case study of a patient with multiple myeloma presenting with bisphosphonate–associated osteonecrosis of the jaw after an extraction of tooth #18 while receiving intravenous bisphosphonates. The class of drugs known as bisphosphonates is discussed. The patient's presenting signs and symptoms are reviewed. Bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis definition, management and professional education are reviewed. ER -