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Asian journal of Current Research in Clinical Cancer

2024 Volume 4 Issue 2
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Oral Complications of Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer: Awareness among Dentists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia


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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, KSA.
  2. Department of the Internship Training Program, College of Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, KSA.
  3. Department of Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, KSA.
Abstract

Radiotherapy for head and neck cancer usually involves administering a total dose ranging from 6000-7000 cGy, given daily over a 6-7 week period, and is associated with a variety of oral complications. These complications include oral mucositis, oral pain, decreased saliva secretion, an increased likelihood of dental caries, limited mouth opening, and osteoradionecrosis. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge of Saudi dental professionals through an online survey, with 463 dentists from Riyadh City participating. The results showed a near-equal distribution of male (51.9%) and female (48.1%) participants, most of whom worked as general dentists in the public sector. A significant proportion of respondents agreed on the importance of performing an oral assessment before radiotherapy, with the ideal timing for this evaluation being after a cancer diagnosis. The study concluded that most dentists recognized the need for an oral assessment before radiotherapy, emphasizing the need to extract teeth with poor prognosis and to delay radiotherapy following oral surgery by 3-4 months. In addition, routine teeth cleaning was recommended, but many dentists expressed a lack of confidence in treating patients with oral cancer.


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Ahmad S, Alwothaina MH, Albagami MA, Alrajhi SAS, Alammar AM, Ansari SH. Oral Complications of Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer: Awareness among Dentists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Asian J Curr Res Clin Cancer. 2024;4(2):32-42. https://doi.org/10.51847/HdKJzZ2S1r
APA
Ahmad, S., Alwothaina, M. H., Albagami, M. A., Alrajhi, S. A. S., Alammar, A. M., & Ansari, S. H. (2024). Oral Complications of Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer: Awareness among Dentists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Asian journal of Current Research in Clinical Cancer, 4(2), 32-42. https://doi.org/10.51847/HdKJzZ2S1r
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