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Learn and understand the basics of dental complications in patients receiving various treatment modalities for head and neck cancer in order to treat the dental needs of patients before, during, and after head and neck cancer therapies.

Learning objectives:

• Perform a comprehensive head and neck examination on a patient prior to cancer therapy
• Collaborate with the medical/dental team on a dental treatment plan for the patient before, during and after cancer therapies
• Educate the patient in pre and post cancer treatment dental protocols
• Perform necessary dental treatments pre cancer therapy
• Organize a strict “follow up” dental program for the cancer patient after treatments
• Educate the medical community on the need for dental evaluation and treatment before cancer treatments-head and neck, and other cancers utilizing chemotherapy and surgery

Guest Faculty: Charles A. Matlach, DDS, is a 1976 graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine; part-time dental practice in Boston, NY; part-time clinical assistant professor at UB School of Dental Medicine; Member, American Dental Association, Erie County Dental Society, New York State Dental Association, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine; Past president of UB Dental Alumni Association.

Originally Recorded 04/06/2022, Expires 04/06/2025