Published December 8, 2025
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DENTAL APPROACH IN PATIENTS WITH HEAD AND NECK NEOPLASMS UNDERGOING RADIOTHERAPY AND CHEMOTHERAPY: LITERATURE REVIEW
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Universidade Santa Cecília
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This work is a literature review that seeks to summarize the role of
the dentist in the care of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) and
chemotherapy (CT). Clinical guidelines, systematic reviews and relevant studies
on pre-treatment assessment, prevention and management of oral complications
were reviewed: mucositis, xerostomia, radiation-related caries, opportunistic
infections and osteoradionecrosis. The importance of prior dental examination,
removal of septic foci when indicated, oral hygiene measures, monitoring during
treatment (including management of mucositis and guidance on hygiene and
nutrition) and long-term follow-up to prevent late complications are highlighted.
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