Title

The Interprofessional Management Of Geriatric Patients Undergoing Head And Neck Cancer Treatment In U.S. Nursing Homes

Authors

Rashida Wiley, University of New EnglandFollow
Vidushi Gupta, University of New EnglandFollow
Riddhi A. Daftary, University of New EnglandFollow
Jessfor Baugh, University of New EnglandFollow
Anh H. Tran, University of New England
Dorothy Lynne Cataldo, University of New EnglandFollow
Yang Kang, University of New EnglandFollow
Takashi Komabayashi, Clinical Professor, University of New England College of Dental MedicineFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2018

Abstract

A dental approach toward interprofessional management, treatment planning and rehabilitation of diagnosed individuals undergoing cancer therapies is essential. Literature review focuses on presurgery oral hygiene instructions, pre-radiography/chemotherapy dental clearance, complications and management during radiotherapy/chemotherapy; post-radiotherapy/ chemotherapy oral healthcare; and adjunctive measures.

Comments

© 2018 New York State Dental Journal

Originally published in NYSDJ, April 2018; archived here with permission.

Authors Gupta, Daftary, Baugh, Tran, and Cataldo were UNE College of Dental Medicine students when this article was written.

Recommended Citation

Wiley, Rashida; Gupta, Vidushi; Daftary, Riddhi A.; Baugh, Jessfor; Tran, Anh H.; Cataldo, Dorothy Lynne; Kang, Yang; and Komabayashi, Takashi, "The Interprofessional Management Of Geriatric Patients Undergoing Head And Neck Cancer Treatment In U.S. Nursing Homes" (2018). Dental Medicine Faculty Publications. 10.
https://dune.une.edu/cdm_facpubs/10