On this page you can find:

• Who is at risk for and should be aware of dental and oral problems?
• What dental and oral problems might occur?
• What should be done if abnormalities are identified?

Who is at risk for and should be aware of dental and oral problems?

CAYA cancer survivors

• treated with radiotherapy to a volume exposing the oral cavity or salivary glands, including TBI
• treated with allogeneic HSCT
• treated with chemotherapy

What dental and oral problems might occur?

• Dental caries
• Dental developmental problems ^d
• Xerostomia
• Periodontal disease

What should be done if abnormalities are identified?

• Refer to specialist dental care or orthodontist if there are significant dental problems related to previous treatment

Disclaimer

While PanCare strives to provide accurate and complete information that is up-to-date as of the date of publication, we acknowledge that the sequence of referral and diagnostic tests might vary according to the local and national healthcare system logistics.

It is recognised that survivors and their healthcare professionals have the final responsibility for making decisions concerning their long-term follow-up care. As such, they may choose to either adopt these recommendations or not to do so after individual informed discussion. It is good practice to document this decision.

In addition to regular surveillance, real-time awareness and prompt reporting of new symptoms and signs is essential to the early detection and timely treatment of late effects.

No warranty or representation, expressed or implied, is made concerning the accuracy, reliability, completeness, relevance, or timeliness of this information.

The PanCare materials are free to use for anyone aiming to inform about late effects and long-term survivorship care. However, no financial advantage may be achieved. All communication should reference PanCare and link to the PanCare website.