PubMed · 2004 · 18 citations · 0 references
MedicineRadiation OncologyOral OncologyRadiation ProtectionRadiobiologyOncology-related Dental CareOral CareOral Cavity CancerPatient Radiation SafetyRadiation TherapyRadiation ToxicityOral Mucosal ComplicationsOral Supportive CarePre-radiotherapy Dental ManagementRadiation-associated Oral ComplicationsRadiation-associated Oral ToxicityRadiation-induced Oral MucositisRadiotherapy-related Oral CareTreatment-related Quality Of Life
The dentist is integral to managing care for patients with head and neck cancer. Oral complications may manifest during and/or following radiation therapy and can last for the lifetime of the individual. This article reviews a number of these complications as well as the resources available to dentists for managing care of radiation oncology patients and improving their quality of life.