Oral health post head and neck cancer radiotherapy – a report of two cases

This paper reviews two cases of individuals who have had radiation treatment for head and neck cancer. The cases illustrate the importance of ongoing preventive care and support, including advice on oral hygiene, diet, fluoride use and dry mouth, to maintain oral health in this population.

Journal of the Irish Dental Association June/July 2019; 65 (4): 208 – 210

Danielle S. Dineen
BDS NUI MJDF RCS (Eng)

Lilia Collazo
BA BDentSc MFD RCSI

Denise MacCarthy
BDS NUI MDentSc FDS RCS (Edin)

Corresponding author: Denise MacCarthy, E: denise.maccarthy@dental.tcd.ie