Abstract

The World Health Organization explained myelodysplastic syndromes as clonal hematopoietic disorders characterized by
dysplasia and ineffective hematopoiesis in one or more of the hematopoietic cell lines. Myelodysplastic syndromes have a
high probability of transformation into acute myeloid leukemia. Dental care professionals should have a basic
understanding of myelodysplastic syndromes to help support patients and deliver safe dental treatment.

Key words: Hematoncology, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, special care dentistry, leukemia.