Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
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Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists

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eBook - PDF

Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists

About this book

An accessible advisory guide for dental professionals to the area of care for head and neck cancer patients

Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists is an advisory guide that enables dental hygienists, dental therapists, and other health care professionals to appreciate the journey undertaken by head and neck cancer patients. Focusing on the before, during, and after treatments, the book covers common head and neck cancer treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and innovative new therapies. It also discusses treatment complications such as halitosis, osteoradionecrosis, and radiation dermatitis. Some of the other sample topics discussed by the well-qualified authors include:

  • An introduction to substance misuse and oral health and the early detection of mouth cancer
  • The role of a dietitian in the care of head and neck cancer patients
  • Proton beam therapy and transoral robotic surgery
  • Physiotherapy for someone diagnosed with a head/neck cancer
  • Lifestyle factors in oral cancer and pain management in head and neck cancer patients

Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists is an immensely valuable resource for dental hygienists, dental therapists, and other health care professionals who work in primary and secondary care.

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Yes, you can access Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists by Jocelyn J. Harding in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Dentistry. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Year
2022
Print ISBN
9781119795001
eBook ISBN
9781119795018
Edition
1
Subtopic
Dentistry

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. List of Contributors
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Section 1 Primary Setting
  9. Section 2 Specialists, Roles, and Departments
  10. Section 3 Types of Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
  11. Section 4 Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Complications
  12. Section 5 Further Considerations, Patient Experiences and Support
  13. Appendix A Head and Neck Cancer Charities UK
  14. Index
  15. EULA