What Is the Role of Dental Extractions in the Peri-Operative/Peri-Treatment Period for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer?

Lin, Matthew E; Hwang, Song Hon; Delavary, Desiree; St John, Maie · Laryngoscope · 2026

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Abstract

Dental extractions play an important role in patients with head and neck cancer who undergo surgery and radiation therapy. This article reviews the current literature on the role of dental evaluation prior to surgery or radiation therapy.

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