ReviewCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2024
Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Head and Neck Cancer Care: Optimizing Oral Health Management for Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.
- Oral health-related quality of life in systemic disease patients: A bibliometric analysis and visualization from 2001 to 2024.Medicine · 2026Article
- Dynamic changes in symptom clusters and their influencing factors in oral cancer patients throughout the treatment cycle: a longitudinal study based on principal component analysis and linear mixed-effects modeling.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
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- Evaluating Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Strategies Using a Novel Polytopic Fuzzy Tensor Approach.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Head and Neck Radiotherapy and Dentomaxillofacial Diagnostic Imaging: Biological Interactions and Protective Approaches.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Association of supportive care team intervention with nutritional status, adverse events, and treatment status in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Barriers to Oral Hygiene Self-Management Among Patients with Oral Cancer Treated with Radiotherapy: A Qualitative Study Using the COM-B Model.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2025Article
- Artificial Intelligence in Head and Neck Cancer: Innovations, Applications, and Future Directions.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2024Review
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Abstract
Radiation therapy (RT) plays a crucial role in the treatment of head and neck cancers (HNCs). This paper emphasizes the importance of effective communication and collaboration between radiation oncologists and dental specialists in the HNC care pathway. It also provides an overview of the role of RT in HNC treatment and illustrates the interdisciplinary collaboration between these teams to optimize patient care, expedite treatment, and prevent post-treatment oral complications. The methods utilized include a thorough analysis of existing research articles, case reports, and clinical guidelines, with terms such as 'dental management', 'oral oncology', 'head and neck cancer', and 'radiotherapy' included for this review. The findings underscore the significance of the early involvement of dental specialists in the treatment planning phase to assess and prepare patients for RT, including strategies such as prophylactic tooth extraction to mitigate potential oral complications. Furthermore, post-treatment oral health follow-up and management by dental specialists are crucial in minimizing the incidence and severity of RT-induced oral sequelae. In conclusion, these proactive measures help minimize dental and oral complications before, during, and after treatment.
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