Appropriate and necessary oral care for people with cancer: guidance to obtain the right oral and dental care at the right time
Articles > Article · 2014
Authors: Joel B. Epstein, Pelin GÜNERİ, Andrei Barasch
Supportive Care in Cancer, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2014, vol 22, pp 1981-1988
DOI: 10.1007/s00520-014-2228-x
Summary
The identification of experienced and knowledgeable dental specialists to provide appropriate oral care for cancer patients, as well as the integration of this care within general oncology management, may be a challenge. This paper discusses the general and additional requirements for dental care providers to support the cancer patient and provide prevention and/or treatment for oral complications of cancer therapy.