Collaborating with Confidence

Originally published in Dentaltown

Purpose
The purpose of this article is to provide dentists with tools and information to help improve collaboration and communication between dentists and radiation oncologists in the management of head and neck cancers (HNCs). This article will highlight key principles of HNCs, radiation oncology treatment paradigms, important points about the multidisciplinary management of HNC patients, and provide a framework for dentists regarding what questions they should ask radiation oncologists. By fostering collaboration, improving the basic understanding of modern radiation therapy and knowing the questions to ask, dentists can confidently mitigate the risks of radiation-related dental complications.

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