Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists Harding Jocelyn J.

Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists is 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. It also discusses treatment complications such as halitosis, osteoradionecrosis, and radiation dermatitis. 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.

Some of the other sample topics discussed by the well-qualified authors include:An introduction to substance misuse and oral health and the early detection of mouth cancerThe role of a dietitian in the care of head and neck cancer patientsProton beam therapy and transoral robotic surgery