Dental considerations in management of head and neck cancer.
The successful management of patients with squamous cell cancer of the aerodigestive tract requires a multispecialty team. Cooperation among these individuals will ensure that the patient has the best possible chance for a favorable outcome. The role of the dentist as a member of this team is discussed.
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000628:therapy; D003729:Dental Care; D003778:Dentures; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D005927:Glossectomy; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008341:Mandibular Prosthesis; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000209:etiology; D010158:Palatal Obturators; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013515:Surgery, Oral; D014081:Tooth Extraction
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents