Radiotherapy, often with concomitant chemotherapy, has a significant role in the
management of head and neck cancer, however, radiotherapy induces adverse events …

The acquired enamel pellicle is an organic film covering the surfaces of teeth. When this film
was first discovered, it was thought to be of embryologic origin. Only in the middle of this …

Advances in technical radiotherapy have resulted in significant sparing of organs at risk
(OARs), reducing radiation-related toxicities for patients with cancer of the head and neck …

Radiotherapy is a treatment modality largely used for head and neck malignancies.
However, high doses of radiation in large areas, including the oral cavity, maxilla, mandible …

Introduction Xerostomia is a common complication of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
because irreparable damage is caused to the salivary glands if they are included in the …

Dental clinicians are confronted with an increasing number of medically compromised
patients who require implant surgery for their oral rehabilitation. However, there are few …

Background Honey is a natural product made from the nectar of flowers by honey bees and
has over 200 compounds in it, including sugars, water, organic acids, minerals and …

Salivary hypofunction, the most common complication of high-dose radiation therapy (RT) to
the head and neck, has a significant impact on quality of life, and requires careful planning …

We recently developed a salivary gland tissue mimetic (SGm), comprised of salivary gland
cells encapsulated in matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)–degradable poly (ethylene glycol) …

Salivary gland dysfunction is a common side effect of cancer treatments. Salivary function
plays key roles in critical daily activities. Consequently, changes in salivary function can …