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Goh EZ, Beech N, Johnson NR, Batstone M. The dental management of patients irradiated for head and neck cancer. Br Dent J 2023; 234:800-804. [PMID: 37291302 PMCID: PMC10250190 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-5864-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancers are prone to a range of dental complications, including mucositis, trismus, xerostomia, radiation caries and osteoradionecrosis. Specific considerations include the preventive, restorative and rehabilitative management of such patients, and the prevention and treatment of complications. This article aims to highlight the current understanding and management of dental needs for patients who have had or will undergo radiotherapy.
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- Elizabeth Z Goh
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Oral and Maxillofacial Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Oral and Maxillofacial Department, Royal Brisbane and Women´s Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Kanzow P, Mielke K, Hrasky V, Wiegand S, Schliephake H, Beutner D, Wiegand A. Oral health in HPV-positive and HPV-negative patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1083067. [PMID: 36776286 PMCID: PMC9909218 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1083067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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This study compared oral health in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) patients with positive or negative human papillomavirus (HPV) status and analysed whether oral health was associated with survival. Patients referred for dental assessment prior to radio(chemo)therapy between 2009 and 2019 were included. Patient-related risk factors for OPSCC (alcohol, tobacco, HPV status), age, sex, treatment (primary treatment, intent), performance status, tumor/node/metastasis (TNM) staging, and oral health parameters (DMFT, periodontal status, teeth with/without root canal treatment and with/without periodontitis apicalis) were compared between HPV-negative and HPV-positive patients. Survival was assessed using Kaplan-Meier statistics. The effect of patient-related risk factors and oral health parameters was analysed by cox regression analyses (α=5%). A total of 119 patients (n=50 HPV-negative, n=69 HPV-positive) was included. HPV-positive patients showed more present teeth, a higher number of filled teeth, were less often edentulous and presented a lower DMFT compared to HPV-negative patients (padj.≤0.003). Among dentulous patients, HPV-positive patients showed more present teeth and fewer teeth with periodontitis apicalis lacking a root canal treatment (padj.≤0.036). Survival probability differed between groups (p=0.006) and trended towards being associated with HPV status, tobacco exposure, performance status, T stage, N stage, and the number of missing or filled teeth as well as the number of root canal treated teeth with periodontitis apicalis and the number of teeth with periodontitis apicalis lacking a root canal treatment (p≤0.077). However, only tobacco exposure, performance status, and the number of teeth with periodontitis apicalis lacking a root canal treatment in dentulous patients remained significant in the multivariate analyses (p≤0.047). HPV-negative patients with OPSCC showed a poorer oral health compared to HPV-positive patients, but survival was not associated with oral health.
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- Philipp Kanzow
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany,*Correspondence: Philipp Kanzow,
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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Hoffmann L, Marschner SN, Kakoschke TK, Hickel R, Sabbagh H, Wölfle UC. Dental management before radiotherapy of the head and neck region: 4-year single-center experience. Clin Exp Dent Res 2022; 8:1478-1486. [PMID: 36089654 PMCID: PMC9760134 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To review our experience with a standardized dental management approach in patients with planned radiotherapy of the head and neck region based on preradiation and follow-up data. MATERIAL AND METHODS Records of patients who underwent radiotherapy between June 2016 and November 2020 were reviewed. Data on dental findings and therapeutic recommendations were extracted from a prospectively managed database. Hospital records were used to obtain follow-up data. RESULTS Two hundred eighty-one patient records were identified. After the exclusion of 81 patients because of incomplete data, 200 patients were included in the study. Dental findings relevant to radiotherapy were found in 144 cases (72.0%). Teeth extractions were recommended in 112 (56.0%) patients. Follow-up data were available for 172 (86.0%) patients (mean follow-up: 16.8 ± 10.7 months). Radiodermatitis was the most frequently observed sequela of radiotherapy (42.4%), followed by dysphagia (38.4%) and stomatitis (36.6%). Osteoradionecrosis was observed in only 2.3% of the patients. CONCLUSION Dental findings relevant to planned radiotherapy were frequent and in many cases resulted in recommendations for teeth extraction. Based on our standardized dental management protocol, we observed low rates of late oral complications after radiotherapy of the head and neck region.
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- Lea Hoffmann
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University HospitalLMU MunichMunichGermany,Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, University HospitalLMU MunichMunichGermany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University HospitalLMU MunichMunichGermany,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK)Partner Site MunichMunichGermany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, University HospitalLMU MunichMunichGermany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University HospitalLMU MunichMunichGermany
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, University HospitalLMU MunichMunichGermany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University HospitalLMU MunichMunichGermany
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Bertl K, Savvidis P, Kukla EB, Schneider S, Zauza K, Bruckmann C, Stavropoulos A. Including dental professionals in the multidisciplinary treatment team of head and neck cancer patients improves long-term oral health status. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 26:2937-2948. [PMID: 34792667 PMCID: PMC8600104 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04276-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Objective To assess in a cross-sectional study the impact of including dental professionals in the multidisciplinary treatment team of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients on the long-term oral health status. Materials and methods Oral health status, dental care behaviours, and oral health–related quality of life were assessed based on a clinical and radiographic examination, interview, and medical records in patients treated for HNSCC ≥ 6 months ago. This patient group (‘cohort 2’) was treated in a multidisciplinary treatment team including dental professionals and compared to a group of HNSCC patients previously treated at the same university, but without dental professionals included in the multidisciplinary treatment team (‘cohort 1’). Results Cohort 2 consisted of 34 patients, who had received a dental check-up and if necessary, treatment by dental professionals prior to the initiation of cancer treatment. This cohort showed significantly improved oral hygiene habits and a better periodontal health status compared to cohort 1. However, cohort 2 still presented high demand for treatment due to active carious lesions; only a few, statistically insignificant improvements were detected compared to cohort 1. Conclusion Including dental professionals in the multidisciplinary treatment team of HNSCC patients has a positive impact on patient oral health status—primarily in terms of periodontal disease—6 months and longer after finishing cancer therapy. Clinical relevance A team-based approach including dental professionals specialised in head and neck cancer improves oral health status. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00784-021-04276-x.
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- Kristina Bertl
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Odontology, University of Malmö, Malmö, Sweden.,Division of Oral Surgery, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Oral Surgery, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Comprehensive Center Unit, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cranio-, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Comprehensive Center Unit, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Odontology, University of Malmö, Malmö, Sweden. .,Division of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria. .,Division of Regenerative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Clinics of Dental Medicine (CUMD), University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Zhao H, Zhang S, Ma J, Sun X. Impact of Oral Hygiene on Prognosis in Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lower Gingiva. Front Surg 2021; 8:711986. [PMID: 34621779 PMCID: PMC8490626 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.711986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective: We aimed to analyze the significance of oral hygiene in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the lower gingiva. Methods: Oral hygiene was assessed using a questionnaire by calculating the oral health (OH) score and the dental care (DC) score. The association of oral hygiene with clinical pathologic variables, disease free survival (DFS), and overall survival (OS) was analyzed. Results: Four out of 53 non-smokers and 19 out of 90 current or former smokers had an OH score of 6 (statistically significant difference, p = 0.036). Fifteen out of 63 patients with a T3/T4 tumor and 8 out of 80 patients with a T1/T2 tumor had an OH score of 6 (statistically significant difference, p = 0.026). Similar statistically significant findings were noted with respect to the DC scores, smoking status, and tumor stage. Among patients with an OH score of 0–5, the 5-year DFS and OS rates were 55 and 50%, respectively, and among patients with an OH score >5, they were 46 and 43%, respectively (both differences statistically significant, p < 0.05). Among patients with a DC score of 0–2, the 5-year DFS and OS rates were 69 and 51%, respectively and among patients with a DC score >2, they were 50 and 47%, respectively (both differences statistically significant, p < 0.05). Cox model confirmed OH and DC scores as independent factors affecting the DFS and OS. Conclusion: Poor oral hygiene was associated with decreased DFS and OS.
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- Hui Zhao
- Department of Endodontics of East Branch of Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics of East Branch of Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthodontics of Gaoxin Branch of Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Endodontics of Gaoxin Branch of Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Jinan, China
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Wang Y, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Tang J, Cao DX, Qian Y, Xie YH, Chen HY, Chen YX, Chen ZF, Fang JY. A clinical nomogram incorporating salivary Desulfovibrio desulfuricans level and oral hygiene index for predicting colorectal cancer. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:754. [PMID: 34268367 PMCID: PMC8246182 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-8168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Background Emerging evidence demonstrates that the salivary microbiome could serve as a biomarker for various diseases. To date, the oral microbiome’s role in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) has not been fully elucidated. We aimed to illustrate the salivary microbiome’s role in diagnosing and predicting the risk of CRC. Methods We collected preoperational saliva from 237 patients [95 healthy controls (HCs) and 142 CRC patients] who underwent surgical resections or colorectal endoscopy in Renji Hospital from January 2018 to January 2020. Clinical demographics, comorbidities, and oral health conditions were obtained from medical records or questionnaires. Salivary microbial biomarkers were detected using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) after DNA extraction. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to analyze the risk factors for CRC. A predictive model for the risk of developing CRC was constructed based on logistic regression analysis. Predictive accuracy was internally validated by bootstrap resampling. A clinical nomogram was constructed to visualize the predictive model. Results Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that the risk factors associated with CRC included age at diagnosis, male sex, poor oral hygiene, and relative salivary Desulfovibrio desulfuricans abundance. The predictive model had good discriminative (0.866) and calibration abilities (0.834) after bias correction. Conclusions The model based on age, sex, oral hygiene index (OHI), and the salivary Desulfovibrio desulfuricans level, which is visualized by a clinical nomogram, can predict the risk of CRC. Developing good oral hygiene habits might reduce the risk of CRC.
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- Yao Wang
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, Shanghai, China
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Gavriilidou NN, Belibasakis GN. Root caries: the intersection between periodontal disease and dental caries in the course of ageing. Br Dent J 2020; 227:1063-1067. [PMID: 31873267 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-019-0973-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Caries and periodontitis are the primary non-communicable oral diseases among elderly individuals. The burden of the disease increases with ageing, particularly as the elderly are tending to retain more teeth due to improvement of oral health measures and increased life expectancy. Root caries represents itself as an overlapping pathology, but not necessarily a summation of the two diseases. This narrative commentary discusses the cross-boundary nature of root caries, a periodontal-cariological condition, taking into account the multi-morbidities of ageing. The evidence includes epidemiological and pathophysiological features of root caries, and specific influencing factors of ageing, such as xerostomia, polypharmacy, functional and cognitive impairment and oral ecological alterations. Active or previous history of periodontal disease poses a risk for root caries, whereas the systemic co-morbidities of ageing may also increase the susceptibility to this pathology. It is plausible that root caries is the net outcome of coexisting risk for these conditions. There exists no standardised system for risk assessment and diagnosis that takes into account the interactive effect of caries, periodontitis and the constellation of age-specific influencing factors. As restorative treatment is challenging, cost-effective prevention and diagnosis methods are needed for vulnerable elderly populations. These may include improved clinical registration methods and establishment of individualised prevention and treatment protocols.
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- Nivetha N Gavriilidou
- Division of Oral Diseases, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Alfred Nobels allè 8, 14104, Huddinge, Sweden.
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- Division of Oral Diseases, Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Alfred Nobels allè 8, 14104, Huddinge, Sweden
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Gupta B, Kumar N, Johnson NW. Evidence of past dental visits and incidence of head and neck cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Syst Rev 2019; 8:43. [PMID: 30717784 PMCID: PMC6360721 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-019-0949-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2018] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Regular/frequent dental visits, at least annually, can aid in reducing the public health burden of head and neck cancers (HNCs) by facilitating earlier detection of the disease. The aim of this study was to conduct a quantitative assessment of any independent association between past dental visits/check-ups and incidence of cancers of HN/upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) and oral cavity worldwide. METHODS PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases were searched for all observational studies published until August 2017 in any language that assessed an association of past dental visits/dental check-ups among the incident cases of HNC/UADT cancers. Screening and quality assessment of the articles was performed by two independent reviewers. Three different meta-analyses were conducted: two based on the incident cancer reported in the studies (HNCs/cancers of UADT and oral cavity); another included all studies irrespective of the type of cancer reported with the frequency of past dental visits as subgroups. RESULTS Searches retrieved 3164 titles: after removing duplicates, 1377 remained. Of these, 62 were reviewed in full, but only 38 were eligible for inclusion. Under the random effects model, odds of past never/irregular/not frequent dental visits were greater in HNC cases and oral cancer cases as compared to the hospital-based/population-based controls [HNCs-unadjusted odds ratio (OR) 2.24; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.89 to 2.65) and (oral cancers-OR 1.93; 95% CI 1.47 to 2.52]. Similar results were observed for all cancers with frequency of past dental visits as subgroup analysis (OR 2.01; 95% CI 1.76 to 2.30). Meta-regression findings indicate that none of the subgroup influenced the effect estimates for incidence of cancers. There was no publication bias in our study. CONCLUSION This systematic review and meta-analysis indicates that individuals with never/irregular/not frequent dental visits are more likely to be incident cases of HNCs/UADT cancers.
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- Bhawna Gupta
- Torrens University, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Base Hospital, Lucknow, India
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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Quispe RA, Cremonesi AL, Gonçalves JK, Rubira CMF, Santos PSDS. Case-control study of oral disease indexes in individuals with head and neck cancer after antineoplastic therapy. EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO 2018; 16:eAO4245. [PMID: 30088547 PMCID: PMC6080698 DOI: 10.1590/s1679-45082018ao4245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2017] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the oral health of patients with head and neck cancer after antineoplastic treatment, and to compare them with patients with no history of cancer. Methods A total of 75 patients, divided into Study Group, composed of individuals after antineoplastic treatment (n=30), and Control Group, with individuals with no history of cancer (n=45), aged 37 to 79 years. The oral health status was evaluated through the index of decayed, missing or filled permanent teeth (DMFT), community periodontal index and evaluation of the use and need of prosthesis. All of these items were evaluated according to the criteria recommended by the World Health Organization. The statistical analysis was descriptive and used the Pearson’s χ2 test. Results The community periodontal index was higher in the Study Group when compared to the Control Group (p<0.0001). The need for an upper (p<0.001) and lower (p<0.0001) prostheses was higher in the Study Group. Also, the use of upper prosthesis was higher in the Study Group (p<0.002). The missing or filled permanent teeth index between the two groups (p>0.0506) and the use of lower prosthesis (p>0.214) did not present a relevant statistical difference. Conclusion Periodontal disease and edentulism are the most significant changes in individuals who received antineoplastic therapy for head and neck cancer as well as greater need for oral rehabilitation.
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Nuñez-Aguilar J, Fernández-Olavarría A, Oliveros-López LG, Torres-Lagares D, Serrera-Figallo MA, Gutiérrez-Corrales A, Gutiérrez-Pérez JL. Evolution of oral health in oral cancer patients with and without dental treatment in place: Before, during and after cancer treatment. J Clin Exp Dent 2018; 10:e158-e165. [PMID: 29670734 PMCID: PMC5899789 DOI: 10.4317/jced.54608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2017] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background This study aims to evaluate the influence of two dental treatment protocols, outpatient non-regulated treatment versus supervised hospital treatment, on the oral health of patients undergoing oral cancer (only radiochemotherapy treatment, not surgical) treatment. Material and Methods The study used a quasi-experimental approach justified on ethical grounds. A total of 41 patients were included in the control group (outpatient non-regulated treatment) and 40 patients in the experimental group (in-hospital supervised treatment). The patients were treated only with chemotherapy (not surgical treatment was made) for oral cancer. This decision was taken by the oncology committee of the hospital without being influenced by this study. Data regarding plaque index, daily brushing habits, appearance of new cavities, need for extractions, appearance of candidiasis and use of prosthetics in both groups were collected at three points throughout the study: before starting cancer treatment, during treatment and after treatment. The values obtained using the Student’s t-test and chi-squared were compared. Results Based on similar patient backgrounds, throughout cancer treatment the intervention under study resulted in a decrease in plaque index, necessary extractions, and incidence of decay, as well as an increase in daily brushing among other improvements in oral health observed in the experimental group versus the control group. Conclusions From our data, we can confirm that supervised dental treatment performed during oral cancer treatment produced an improvement in the oral health of patients with oral cancer. Key words:Oral cancer, dental treatment, quality of life, oncology, dentistry.
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- PhD, DDS, MSc. Professor of Oral Surgery. Chairman of Oral Surgery. Department of Stomatology. University of Seville
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- PhD, DMD, Professor of Oral Surgery. Chairman of Oral Surgery. Department of Stomatology. University of Seville
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Stuani VT, Santos PSS, Damante CA, Zangrando MSR, Greghi SLA, Rezende MLR, Sant'Ana ACP. Oral health impact profile of head and neck cancer patients after or before oncologic treatment: an observational analytic case-control study. Support Care Cancer 2018; 26:2185-2189. [PMID: 29383509 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4066-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of oral health on the quality of life of patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) before and after oncologic treatment. METHODS Forty cancer-free individuals (Cf group) and 40 HNC patients (Hnc group) were included in this study. Hnc group was also divided into two subgroups: Hnc 1 (pre-cancer therapy, n = 20) and Hnc 2 (post-cancer therapy, n = 20). Participants were asked to complete a short form of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). The results were statistically analyzed with the multivariate analysis of variance with post-hoc Scheffé multiple comparison. RESULTS It was observed a moderate impact on the quality of life on HNC patients, with values on Hnc 2 group significantly higher in the functional limitation when compared to the Hnc 1 group (p < 0.05). When compared to the Cf group, the values found on Hnc group were higher on functional limitation (p < 0.01) and at the total score (p < 0.05), whereas Hnc 2 group had significant superior values on functional limitation (p < 0.01), physical pain (p < 0.05), and total score (p < 0.01) CONCLUSION: These results show that there is an oral impairment that depreciates the quality of life of patients with an experience of HNC, principally after treatment, indicating the importance of the inclusion of professionals responsible for dental and oral care with the oncologic team to monitor the oral condition of these patients.
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- Vitor T Stuani
- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology/Discipline of Periodontology, Bauru School of Dentistry - University of Sao Paulo, Al. Octavio Pinheiro Brisolla 9-75, Bauru, 17012-901, Brazil.
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- Department of Surgery, Stomatology, Pathology and Radiology/Discipline of Stomatology, Bauru School of Dentistry - University of São Paulo, Al. Octavio Pinheiro Brisolla 9-75, Bauru, 17012-901, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology/Discipline of Periodontology, Bauru School of Dentistry - University of Sao Paulo, Al. Octavio Pinheiro Brisolla 9-75, Bauru, 17012-901, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology/Discipline of Periodontology, Bauru School of Dentistry - University of Sao Paulo, Al. Octavio Pinheiro Brisolla 9-75, Bauru, 17012-901, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology/Discipline of Periodontology, Bauru School of Dentistry - University of Sao Paulo, Al. Octavio Pinheiro Brisolla 9-75, Bauru, 17012-901, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology/Discipline of Periodontology, Bauru School of Dentistry - University of Sao Paulo, Al. Octavio Pinheiro Brisolla 9-75, Bauru, 17012-901, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology/Discipline of Periodontology, Bauru School of Dentistry - University of Sao Paulo, Al. Octavio Pinheiro Brisolla 9-75, Bauru, 17012-901, Brazil
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Regular Dental Visits: Influence on Health-Related Quality of Life in 1,607 Patients with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Int J Dent 2017. [PMID: 28638411 PMCID: PMC5468556 DOI: 10.1155/2017/9638345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background The incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is in the top 10 of all cancer entities. Regular oral examinations by dentists play an important role in oral cancer prevention. Methods Patients with OSCC (n = 1,607) and physicians (n = 1,489) completed questionnaires during the DÖSAK Rehab Study. The psychosocial and functional factors collected in these questionnaires were assessed in the present study. We compared patients who visited their dentist at least once a year (group A) with those who visited their dentist less than once a year (group B). Results Patients in group A had significantly better health-related quality of life after tumor treatment than patients in group B. Patients in group A also had a smaller tumor size and less lymph node metastasis and lost fewer teeth during the treatment. This resulted in better prosthetic rehabilitation and better psychological status after tumor treatment. Conclusions Dentists play an important role in the early recognition of oral cancer. This study should encourage dentists to take a more active role in oral cancer prevention.
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Preradiotherapy dental extractions and health-related quality of life. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2016; 122:672-679. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2016.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2016] [Revised: 07/25/2016] [Accepted: 07/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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