Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists - by Jocelyn J Harding (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

An accessible advisory guide for dental professionals to the area of care for head and neck cancer patients

Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists is an advisory guide that enables dental hygienists, dental therapists, and other health care professionals to appreciate the journey undertaken by head and neck cancer patients. Focusing on the before, during, and after treatments, the book covers common head and neck cancer treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and innovative new therapies. It also discusses treatment complications such as halitosis, osteoradionecrosis, and radiation dermatitis. Some of the other sample topics discussed by the well-qualified authors include:

• An introduction to substance misuse and oral health and the early detection of mouth cancer
• The role of a dietitian in the care of head and neck cancer patients
• Proton beam therapy and transoral robotic surgery
• Physiotherapy for someone diagnosed with a head/neck cancer
• Lifestyle factors in oral cancer and pain management in head and neck cancer patients

Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists is an immensely valuable resource for dental hygienists, dental therapists, and other health care professionals who work in primary and secondary care.

From the Back Cover

An accessible advisory guide for dental professionals to the area of care for head and neck cancer patients

Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists is an advisory guide that enables dental hygienists, dental therapists, and other health care professionals to appreciate the journey undertaken by head and neck cancer patients. Focusing on the before, during, and after treatments, the book covers common head and neck cancer treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and innovative new therapies. It also discusses treatment complications such as halitosis, osteoradionecrosis, and radiation dermatitis. Some of the other sample topics discussed by the well-qualified authors include:

• An introduction to substance misuse and oral health and the early detection of mouth cancer
• The role of a dietitian in the care of head and neck cancer patients
• Proton beam therapy and transoral robotic surgery
• Physiotherapy for someone diagnosed with a head/neck cancer
• Lifestyle factors in oral cancer and pain management in head and neck cancer patients

Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists is an immensely valuable resource for dental hygienists, dental therapists, and other health care professionals who work in primary and secondary care.

Review Quotes

"Sections are well laid out with subsections clearly defined in the list of contents and expertly placed throughout. The sections have a structured approach from initial examination through diagnosis, treatment, complications and support allowing for natural progression through the book."
- Michelle Williams, Dental Therapist, Published in Dental Therapy Update (Official journal of the British Association of Dental Therapists) 16:1 2023

"Essentially practical, with a strong supporting text, this book outlines the reality of head and neck tumours and the iatrogenic consequences thereof. The chapter on the post-laryngectomy patient is beautifully illustrated, the care and maintenance of the stoma demonstrated with photographs of real cases rather than line diagrams. Equally, the chapter on robotic surgery is a glimpse into the future, especially regarding a subject which very few have actually seen."
- Rob Bate, Dental Surgeon, Published in Dental Therapy Update (Official journal of the British Association of Dental Therapists) 16:1 2023

"Jocelyn Harding has captured and explored the knowledge and experiences of skilled healthcare providers and patients alike, to develop this fabulously informative and insightful book...I would recommend this book to all members of the dental team: dental nurses, hygienists, therapists, dentists - everyone. There is a vast wealth of knowledge and experience captured within this book. It would be impossible not to gain from it."
- Emma Miller, Dental Therapist, Published in BDJ Team (March 23)

"I strongly believe that the book is a complete and up-to-date guide to understanding, learning, and diagnosing various types of carcinomas. It encompasses a wide range of topics related to not only detection and diagnosis but also patient management, care, patient education, and improving patient awareness. This makes the book a must-read for professionals like me who can play an important role in the diagnosis and management of cancer but to whom the knowledge isn't provided as a primary part of their professional life."
- Saloni Garg, Dental Hygienist, Published in BDJ Team (March 23)

About the Author

Editor

Jocelyn J. Harding, DipDH PGCert, is a Dental Hygienist in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, UK. She has over 30 years' experience in dentistry, qualifying in the Royal Navy in 1992 and is currently studying for her MSc in Advanced and Specialist Healthcare at the University of Kent.