Radiation's hidden toll on smiles: new study tracks oral damage in cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07394842

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study follows 100 head and neck cancer patients receiving radiotherapy to see how it affects their teeth, gums, and saliva over time. Researchers measure gum health and dental changes before and after treatment. The goal is to better understand long-term oral side effects and improve dental care for cancer survivors.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ahmed Maher Teaching Hospital

    Cairo, Egypt

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