title: Reduction in the incidence of postradiation dental complications in cancer patients by continuous quality improvement techniques.
abstract: The major dental consequences of radiation treatment to the head and neck are reviewed, and the role of the dentist in the management of these patients outlined. By using a concurrent patient data base and integrating quality assurance (clinical indicators) and quality improvement, a clinical department demonstrates how the risk of dental morbidity can be identified and reduced.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, Ontario Cancer Institute/Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto.
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Maxymiw
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Rothney
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Sutcliffe
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003149:Community Dentistry; D003729:Dental Care; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007256:Information Systems; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010039:Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D017064:Process Assessment, Health Care; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D016312:Treatment Refusal