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- Dentists play a crucial role in the care of cancer patients throughout the various stages of treatment, including before, during, and after chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
- This paper emphasizes the importance of dentists in a multidisciplinary team, highlighting their contributions to managing oral health and comfort for cancer patients.
- Specific treatment strategies are discussed that aim to enhance patient quality of life during their cancer care journey.
Article Abstract
Dentists are in a unique position to care for cancer patients before, during and after treatment. This paper outlines foundational knowledge highlighting the dentist's role in the management of patients treated with chemotherapy for various types of cancer as well as those who receive radiation therapy for cancer of the head and neck. The value of the dentist in a multidisciplinary team approach to cancer care is stressed along with specific treatment modalities to improve patient comfort and quality of life.
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