Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 124, Issue 6, 88-91
Copyright © 1993 by American Dental Association
Obtaining pre-radiation therapy dental clearance
WF Allard,
S el-Akkad,
and
JC Chatmas
Department of Dentistry, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Patients scheduled to receive radiation therapy that involves the mandible, maxilla or salivary glands should be referred for dental consultation, assessment and clearance before therapy begins. A form that aids the radiation oncologist and the dentist in patient referrals is presented.