2020 Volume 45 Issue 1 Pages 39-40
In the position paper dealing with antiresorptive agent-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (ARONJ), no precise preventive measures against ARONJ are described, but it is stated that “a close collaboration between physicians/surgeons and dentists is of prime importance in preventing the development of ARONJ; therefore, construction of a close, collaborative relationship of physicians/surgeons and dentists is strongly advocated.” We have therefore worked out a system to fortify close collaboration among physicians/surgeons, dentists and pharmacists, whereby a collaboration path is used for prevention and treatment of ARONJ, including a thorough dental checkup prior to prescription of antiresorptive agents.
