Multidisciplinary oral rehabilitation after head and neck radiotherapy

Radiotherapy for head and neck cancer is associated with adverse oral effects, including salivary gland hypofunction, radiation-related caries, and periodontal tissue alterations, which negatively impact oral health and quality of life.

✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable change for audiologists — this review addresses oral rehabilitation after head and neck radiotherapy, which falls outside routine audiology scope; however, audiologists treating this population should be aware of the multidisciplinary care burden and potential for concomitant radiation-related hearing damage.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

Head and neck radiotherapy patients often experience co-occurring hearing loss alongside oral complications, underscoring the value of coordinated multidisciplinary care that may include audiology.

✦ Key Points ✦

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