International Journal of Hematology and Oncology
2023, Vol 33, Num 4 Page(s): 058-062
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Oral and Dental Care in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Role of Pediatric Dentist
Atilla S. ATAÇ
Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, ANKARA
Keywords: Oral-dental care, Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Pediatric dentist
The increase in the prevalence on childhood cancer and widespread use of chemotherapy in many patients leads to an increase the risk of oral infection in children. Short-term effects of cancer treatment are oral mucositis and glossitis, xerostomia, intra-oral infections, acute ascending sialadentitis and gingivitis.
This article presents the need of oncology protocol modifications such as an early pre-treatment oral assessment and the need of appropriate dental services with a pediatric dentist at referral cancer treatment services.
Atilla S. ATAÇ
Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, ANKARA
Keywords: Oral-dental care, Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Pediatric dentist
The increase in the prevalence on childhood cancer and widespread use of chemotherapy in many patients leads to an increase the risk of oral infection in children. Short-term effects of cancer treatment are oral mucositis and glossitis, xerostomia, intra-oral infections, acute ascending sialadentitis and gingivitis.
This article presents the need of oncology protocol modifications such as an early pre-treatment oral assessment and the need of appropriate dental services with a pediatric dentist at referral cancer treatment services.
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