Dental Caries Postradiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer.
Michael T BrennanN S TreisterT P SollecitoB L SchmidtL L PattonA LinL S EltingE S HelgesonR V LallaPublished in: JDR clinical and translational research (2022)
The results of this study can be used by clinicians when deciding how to minimize oral complications related to cancer therapy for patients with head and neck cancer. Identification of modifiable factors (e.g., oral hygiene and prescription fluoride compliance) associated with increased caries risk can minimize radiation caries burden.