Care of head and neck cancer patients for dental hygienists and dental therapists

Care of head and neck cancer patients for dental hygienists and dental therapists

Author
Jocelyn J. Harding
Publication Year
2022
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Language
English
Document Type
Book
Faculty / Subject Heading
Medical Science

An advisory guide that enables dental hygienists, dental therapists, and other health care professionals to appreciate the journey undertaken by head and neck cancer patients. Focusing on the before, during, and after treatments, the book covers common head and neck cancer treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and innovative new therapies. It also discusses treatment complications such as halitosis, osteoradionecrosis, and radiation dermatitis.


Keywords: Dental careies / Dental hygienists / Mouth cancer