GuidelineThe Journal of laryngology and otology2016
Restorative dentistry and oral rehabilitation: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines.
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- Osteoradionecrosis - an update for the general dental practitioner.British dental journal · 2026Review
- Dental Rehabilitation After Bone Mandibular Reconstruction for Head and Neck Cancer: A GETTEC Multicenter Study.Head & neck · 2026Article
- The role of nutritional status and sarcopenia in treatment tolerance and toxicity in head and neck cancer: a narrative review.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Occurrence of Jaw Osteonecrosis and Frequency of Prophylactic Tooth Extractions Prior to Head and Neck Radiotherapy: A Retrospective Study of 497 Irradiated Patients.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Prevention of osteoradionecrosis in patients with head and neck cancer treated with radiation therapy.Head & neck · 2025Article
- The worldwide patent landscape of dental implant technology.Biomaterials research · 2022Review
- Considerations for restorative dentistry secondary care referrals - part 1: defining strategic importance.British dental journal · 2022Article
- Pathways for the rehabilitation of resection defects in the maxilla.British dental journal · 2022Article
- Dental Evaluation Prior to Cancer Therapy.Frontiers in oral health · 2022Review
- European white paper: oropharyngeal dysphagia in head and neck cancer.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2021Article
- Role of the consultant in restorative dentistry in managing head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: a novel intraoral shield appliance design.British dental journal · 2020Article
- Dental management of a patient with head and neck cancer: a case report.British dental journal · 2019Article
- Current concepts and novel techniques in the prosthodontic management of head and neck cancer patients.British dental journal · 2019Article
- Ability to Propose Optimal Prosthetic Rehabilitation can be Improved by Discussion between the Dentist and Radiation Oncologist Regarding Upstream Dosimetry.European journal of dentistry · 2019Article
- Restorative aspects of oral cancer reconstruction.British dental journal · 2018Article
- The dental management of a mouth cancer patient.British dental journal · 2018Article
- Introduction of a head and neck cancer dental screening pro forma.British dental journal · 2018Article
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Abstract
This is the official guideline endorsed by the specialty associations involved in the care of head and neck cancer patients in the UK and provides recommendations on the pre-treatment oral and dental assessment, during and after treatment and oral rehabilitation. Restorative dentists are core members of the multidisciplinary team treating head and neck cancer patients, involved from the treatment planning phase through to long-term rehabilitation. Recommendations • Preventative oral care must be delivered to patients whose cancer treatment will affect the oral cavity, jaws, salivary glands and oral accessibility. (G) • Close working and communication between the surgeons, oncologists and restorative dental specialists is important in ensuring optimal oral health outcomes. (G) • Intensity-modulated radiotherapy has been shown to reduce long-term xerostomia and should be offered to all appropriate patients. (R) • If patients are deemed at risk of trismus they should be warned and its progressive and potentially irreversible nature explained. (G) • Where it is known that adjuvant radiotherapy will be given, extractions should take place at primary surgery to maximise the time for healing and minimise the number of surgical events for patients. (G) • Osseointegrated implants should be considered for all patients having resection for head and neck cancer. (G).
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