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What Treatment Does to Your Mouth and how to Heal It - Jill Meyer Lippert and Stephanie Zimmerman

May 15, 2026 • BrighterMagazine • Season 2026 • Episode 4

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Registered Dental Hygienist and founder of the Side Effect Support LLC, Jill Meyer Lippert, and her friend Stephanie Zimmerman, a childhood cancer survivor, pediatric oncology nurse practitioner, and founder of LifeCare Patient Advocacy & Care Coordination LLC joined Graci, Brighter’s Program Manager, on this episode of the Brighter Podcast!

Together, they explore the critical role of oral care during cancer treatment and survivorship, break down common oral side effects and their impact on overall health, and share practical, easy-to-implement tips for maintaining a healthy mouth before, during, and after treatment.

Side Effect Support is offering Brighter listeners 20% off their first order at SideEffectsSupport.com using the code BRIGHTER.*

Listeners are also encouraged to visit https://checkyourmouth.org/wp/ to learn more about oral self-checks.

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Can’t combine with other discounts

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