Current Practice in Dental Oncology in the UK

From Volume 37, Issue 8, October 2010 | Pages 555-561

Authors

Stewart C Barclay

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

Articles by Stewart C Barclay

Duaa Turani

BDS, MFD RCSI

Locum Specialty Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, Newcastle Dental Hospital, Richardson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 2AZ

Articles by Duaa Turani

Abstract

The clinical management of cancer patients, particularly where it affects the head and neck, may result in short- and long-term complications. Specialist management of the dental sequelae of cancer is often recognized nowadays by the term ‘Dental Oncology’. Members of the dental team play a vital role in preventing and promptly managing such complications and all dental professionals should have a sound understanding and knowledge of the oral implications of cancer therapy and their management, and the contribution of this to the patient's quality of life.

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