Dental management of the geriatric head and neck cancer patient Journal Article
| Authors: | Schweiger, J. W.; Salcetti, M. A. |
| Article Title: | Dental management of the geriatric head and neck cancer patient |
| Abstract: | The geriatric patient presenting with cancer of the head and neck region constitutes slightly less than half of all oral cancers diagnosed. Cancers of this region are generally treated with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or combinations of these three. These patients not only present with special problems due to their age but also with challenging ones resulting from treatment of their disease. The dentist plays an important role in evaluating the patient's oral health and providing necessary services prior to any curative treatment. The dental diagnosis and treatment protocol practiced at Memorial Hospital are discussed for each therapeutic modality along with the measures taken for follow up care. Copyright © 1986, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved |
| Keywords: | aged; preoperative care; chemotherapy; radiation; head and neck cancer; head and neck neoplasms; surgery; mouth; mouth cancer; therapy; tooth; dental surgery; human; dental care for disabled |
| Journal Title: | Gerodontology |
| Volume: | 5 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 0734-0664 |
| Publisher: | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1986-10-01 |
| Start Page: | 119 |
| End Page: | 122 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1741-2358.1986.tb00058.x |
| PUBMED: | 2947843 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 18 August 2021 -- Source: Scopus |
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