ReviewSpecial care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry
A Targeted Approach to Dental Treatment for Patients Prior To and After Head and Neck Radiation.
Review in Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Endodontic Management Before, During and After Head and Neck Radiotherapy: Biological, Diagnostic and Clinical Considerations in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.International endodontic journal · 2026Review
- Empowering dental students: A quasi-experimental study on disability awareness through the EQUALISED program.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Antibiotics in Mucogingival Surgery for Recession Treatment: A Narrative Review.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
This is a narrative review of contemporary radiotherapy for head and neck cancers, the role of pre-radiation dental clearance, and rationale for a targeted approach to pre-radiation treatment. Emphasis is placed on avoiding delay in the start of radiation. The goals of this article are to facilitate communication between the dentist and radiation oncologist, succinctly summarize current recommendations, and give suggestions on what qualifies as high priority dental care in the pre-radiation setting.
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