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Author Harding, Jocelyn J

Title Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
Published Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2023
©2023

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Contents Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Section 1 Primary Setting -- Chapter 1 The Early Detection of Mouth Cancer: An Initiative for the Whole Dental Team -- Counselling -- Carrying Out the Examination -- Some Areas of Palpation -- Chapter 2 Detection and Prevention of Skin Cancer for Dental Hygienists -- The Role of Hygienists in the Early Recognition and Management of Skin Cancers -- Skin Anatomy and Physiology -- What are Skin Cancers? -- Common Benign Skin Lesions -- The Diagnosis of a Skin Cancer -- How to Manage a Suspected Skin Cancer at a Hygienist Appointment -- Prevention of Skin Cancer and Promotion of Skin Health -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Lip Cancer -- Signs and Symptoms -- Prevention -- References -- Chapter 4 Smoking and Vaping -- Smoking -- Supporting Patients Who Wish to Give Up Smoking -- The Changing Landscape of Tobacco Use -- Electronic Cigarettes -- Types of E-Cigarettes -- Cariogenic Potential -- Respiratory Damage -- References -- Chapter 5 The Impact of Substance Dependence on Oral Health -- Introduction: Dependency, Substances, and Prevalence -- Oral Health: Risk Factors and Complications of Substance Use -- Dental Professionals: Support for Patients Who Use Substances -- References -- Chapter 6 Human Papillomavirus as a Risk Factor for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- HPV in Head and Neck Cancer -- Risk Factors for HPV-Positive OPSCC -- Gender -- Sexual Behaviours -- Smoking -- Alcohol Use -- HPV-Positive OPSCC -- Implications for Treatment -- The Role of Vaccination -- References -- Further Reading and Resources -- Chapter 7 Pathologists: The Cornerstone of Head and Neck Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment -- Introduction -- The Initial Diagnosis -- Journey of a Cancer Biopsy -- Tissue Processing -- Examination and Diagnosis
Potentially Malignant Lesions -- Multidisciplinary Team Meeting -- Cancer Resection Specimen -- Primary Tumour -- Lymph Nodes -- The Pathology Report -- Postoperative Care -- Digital Pathology and Artificial Intelligence -- References -- Chapter 8 Mental Health and Well-Being Pretreatment -- Reference -- Further Reading and Resources -- Chapter 9 Flowchart -- Section 2 Specialists, Roles, and Departments -- Chapter 10 The Multidisciplinary Team -- The Team -- References -- Chapter 11 History of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery -- OMFS and the Multidisciplinary Team -- The Cancer Patient's Journey: Clinical History and Examination, Imaging, and Biopsy -- The MDT Discussion -- Head and Neck Surgery: Removal of the Cancer -- Head and Neck Surgery: Reconstruction of the Defect -- Patient Recovery -- Adjuvant Treatment for Cancer -- Cancer Patient Follow-Up -- Chapter 12 Head and Neck Cancer: Clinical Nurse Specialist Role -- References -- Chapter 13 The Role of the Dietitian in the Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients -- What Is a Dietitian? -- What Is the Role of a Head and Neck Oncology Dietitian? -- Dietetic Review Pathway For Individuals With Head And Neck Cancer -- Barriers to Implementing Dietetic Advice -- Should Patients Be Eating Sugar? -- Feeding Routes -- Nasogastric Tubes -- Tracheoesophageal Tubes -- Gastrostomy Tube -- Jejunal Tube -- Ways Enteral Nutrition Can be Given -- Home Enteral Feeding Team -- Tube Removals -- Parenteral Nutrition -- References -- Chapter 14 Speech and Language Therapy -- Patient Pathway -- Communication -- Assessment -- Treatment -- Swallowing -- Assessment -- Management -- Trismus -- Altered Airways -- Dietitians -- Training -- References -- Chapter 15 The Role of the Restorative Dentist in the Management of Head and Neck Cancer Patients -- Introduction
Problems Related to Rehabilitation of Head and Neck Cancer Patients -- Restoring Function -- The Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Meeting and the Contribution Made by the Restorative Dentistry Consultant -- The Workings of the Head and Neck Cancer MDM -- Interventions Provided by the Restorative Dentist for Head and Neck Cancer Patients -- Supporting Patients' Psychological Well-Being -- Long-Term Prevention and Maintenance -- Ongoing Cancer Surveillance -- References -- Chapter 16 The Role of the Dental Nurse in an Oral and Maxillofacial Unit -- Section 3 Types of Head and Neck Cancer Treatment -- Chapter 17 Chemotherapy: An Overview -- What Is Chemotherapy? -- How Does It Work? -- Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy -- Concurrent Chemotherapy -- Adjuvant Chemotherapy -- Palliative Chemotherapy -- Types of Chemotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer -- Common Side Effects of Chemotherapy -- How Is Chemotherapy Administered? -- Considerations When Treating Patients Undergoing/Having Had Chemotherapy -- Considerations for Patients during Treatment -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 18 Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer -- Radiotherapy -- Radiotherapy Techniques -- IMRT -- Head and Neck Cancers -- Pre-RT Preparation and Planning -- Dental Assessment -- Nutrition -- SLT Assessment -- Immobilisation Device -- RT Planning -- Toxicities -- Acute Effects -- Late Toxicities -- Follow-Up -- References -- Chapter 19 The Role of Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer Management -- Background -- How Do Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Work? -- When Is Immunotherapy Used in HNSCC? -- Benefits in HNSCC -- How Is Immunotherapy Administered? -- Side Effects of Immunotherapy -- Management of Immunotherapy-Related Adverse Events -- Future Use of Immunotherapy in HNSCC -- References -- Chapter 20 Proton Therapy in the UK -- Introduction -- The Evolution of Precision Radiotherapy
Why Protons? -- The Cost of PT -- Clinical Trials of PT -- Current Indications for PT -- Challenges for PT in the UK -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 21 Transoral Robotic Surgery -- Introduction -- Robotic Surgical System -- Patient-Side Cart -- Surgeon's Console -- Vision Cart -- TORS Surgical Setup -- The Clinical Indications and Contraindications -- Which Patients are Suitable for TORS? -- What Characteristics of a Tumour Make It Amenable to TORS? -- The TORS Procedure -- Postoperative Care and Complications -- Outcomes of TORS -- Surgical Margins and Cancer Outcomes -- Functional Outcomes -- Training for TORS and Challenges -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- Chapter 22 Photobiomodulation Therapy for Management of Oral Complications Induced by Head and Neck Cancer Treatments -- Introduction -- Photobiomodulation -- What Is Photobiomodulation and Does It Work (Mechanism of Action)? -- How Do Photons Interact with Biological Tissue (Laser-Tissue Interaction)? -- Essential Laser Terminology -- What are PBM Effects on Clinical Outcomes? -- What are the Oral and Dental Complications Induced by CT and RT in Patients with HNC? -- What Is the Role of PBM Therapy in Management of Complications? -- Oral Mucositis -- Hyposalivation (Reduction in Saliva) or Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) -- Radiation Dental Caries -- Periodontal Diseases -- Dysphagia (Difficulty in Swallowing) -- Dysgeusia (Alteration in Taste) -- Candida (Fungal Infection) -- Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws -- Trismus -- Safety and Cautions for Consideration -- How Can DHTs Contribute in Management of RT- or CT-Induced Oral Complications? -- Where Can You Learn More About Laser Therapy? -- Academic Training Courses -- Journals and Textbooks -- Scientific Associations -- Summary and Future Directions -- References
Chapter 23 The Hologram, a New Imaging Modality in Head and Neck Cancer -- Chapter 24 Laryngectomy Care: What Is Required? -- A Voice Prosthesis and Stoma Care -- Baseplates and HMEs -- Equipment -- Protection -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 25 Mental Health and Well-Being during Treatment -- Reference -- Section 4 Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Complications -- Chapter 26 Chemotherapy and Risk Assessment in Dental Treatment Planning -- General Side Effects -- References -- Chapter 27 Xerostomia, from the Greek (Xero = Dry, Stoma = Mouth) = Dry Mouth -- Saliva and Its Role in Oral Health -- Comparison of Stimulated and Unstimulated Saliva Flow in Healthy and Xerostomic Individuals -- Assessment -- Treatment -- Oral Health Care for HNC Patients with Xerostomia -- Patient Education -- Home Self-Care -- Toothbrushing -- Toothpaste -- Interdental Cleaning -- Tongue Cleaning -- Use of Disclosing Agents -- Prosthesis Care -- After Use Care -- Use of Adjuncts -- Food and Drink -- Dry Mouth Relief -- Alternative Therapies -- Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 28 The Role of Acupuncture in Radiotherapy-Induced Xerostomia -- Background -- Patient Assessment -- Treatment -- Needle Position -- Reference -- Chapter 29 Oral Ulceration, Viral Infection, and Candidosis -- Oral Ulceration -- Recurrent Herpes Simplex Infection -- Pseudomembranous Candidosis (Thrush) -- Chronic Erythematous Candidosis -- Angular Cheilitis -- Further Reading -- Chapter 30 Halitosis -- Introduction -- Halitosis -- Epidemiology -- Aetiopathogenesis and Classification -- Origin -- Diagnosis -- Extraoral Causes -- Management of Oral Causes and the Dental Professional's Role -- Lifestyle -- Physiological Halitosis -- Patient-BasedOutcomes -- Gingivitis and Periodontitis Disease -- Oral Hygiene Aids -- Tongue Biofilm -- Toothpaste -- Mouthwash
Notes Oral Malodour Counteractives
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9781119795018
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