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 provides an accessible advisory guide for dental professionals caring for patients with head and neck cancer. It covers the patient journey before, during, and after treatment, detailing common therapies such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and emerging treatments like proton beam therapy and transoral robotic surgery. The book highlights treatment complications including halitosis, osteoradionecrosis, and radiation dermatitis, and addresses supportive care aspects like dietetics, physiotherapy, substance misuse, lifestyle factors, and pain management.
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This work is ideal for dental hygienists, dental therapists, and healthcare professionals involved in primary and secondary care settings who seek a thorough understanding of head and neck cancer patient care.

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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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Reviews highlight the book's well-structured layout and clear progression from examination through treatment and aftercare. Michelle Williams commends the clearly defined subsections for ease of navigation. Rob Bate praises the practical approach and detailed, photographic illustration of post-laryngectomy care, as well as insightful coverage of cutting-edge robotic surgery. The text is regarded as an essential, realistic resource for managing the complexities of head and neck cancer.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119795001

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

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Edited by Jocelyn J. Harding

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 862g

Pages: 304

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Education & Reference Health & Wellness Non-Fiction

About the Author

Editor

Jocelyn J. Harding, DipDH PGCert, is a Dental Hygienist in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, UK. She has over 30 years’ experience in dentistry, qualifying in the Royal Navy in 1992 and is currently studying for her MSc in Advanced and Specialist Healthcare at the University of Kent.