ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025
A retrospective cohort study of the oral healthcare needs of cancer patients.
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- Gingipain-Mediated Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 and -9 Activation in Oral Rinse Samples from Patients with Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Dental management of patients with cancer across the care pathway: A scoping review of clinical protocols.Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal · 2026Article
- Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw primary prevention: multidomain long-term intervention versus pre-bisphosphonate treatment standalone dental intervention. A retrospective multi-center comparative cohort study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Trends and Drivers of Head and Neck Cancers in Older Adults Over 30 Years: A Population-Based Modelling Study.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeOral health and its impact on general well-being is acutely evident with a cancer diagnosis. Most cancer treatments will affect the oral environment, with poor oral health having the potential to negatively impact cancer treatment outcomes.
methodsThis retrospective study included 1500 patients referred for dental examination prior to cancer therapy at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia, between January 2017 and August 2019. Demographic characteristics, cancer diagnosis, and baseline oral health information were recorded.
resultsPatients were referred from the head and neck tumour stream (56%), haematology (27.7%), breast and genitourinary (6.1%), and others (9.7%). Of the patients who required dental treatment 49% required a dental extraction prior to their cancer treatment to optimise oral health. Head and neck cancer patients presented with poorer oral hygiene and required more dental extractions than other patient groups (χ
conclusionsBaseline oral health for cancer patients was below expected compared with the Australian average. Dental treatment was necessary for more than half of patients to reduce infection risk and improve function and quality of life during and following cancer treatment, highlighting the essential role of oral health clinicians in the multidisciplinary team.
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