Oral health care in cancer patients: you can make a difference

Dentists are in a unique position to care for cancer patients before, during and after treatment. This paper outlines foundational knowledge highlighting the dentist's role in the management of patients treated with chemotherapy for various types of cancer as well as those who receive radiation...

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Published inTexas dental journal Vol. 130; no. 8; p. 682
Main Authors Plemons, Jacqueline M, Rankin, K Vendrell, Benton, Elain
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2013
Subjects
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - drug therapy
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - radiotherapy
Cranial Irradiation - adverse effects
Dental Care for Chronically Ill
Head and Neck Neoplasms - drug therapy
Head and Neck Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Humans
Stomatitis - chemically induced
Xerostomia - chemically induced
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Summary:Dentists are in a unique position to care for cancer patients before, during and after treatment. This paper outlines foundational knowledge highlighting the dentist's role in the management of patients treated with chemotherapy for various types of cancer as well as those who receive radiation therapy for cancer of the head and neck. The value of the dentist in a multidisciplinary team approach to cancer care is stressed along with specific treatment modalities to improve patient comfort and quality of life.
ISSN:0040-4284