Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Oral Health Management for Special Care Patients

Dear Colleagues,

Special care in dentistry, such as dentistry for children in medical care, dentistry for patients with disability, dentistry for medically compromised patients, and dentistry for geriatric patients, is a less-explored topic that has been attracting increased interest from various professionals (e.g., dentists, medical doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists, dental hygienists) in recent years. Successfully applied dental techniques and improved oral healthcare for patients who need special care will assist professionals in performing dental care safely and securely.

Dentistry in cancer patients, both those currently undergoing cancer treatment and those in the post-treatment phase, to manage either oral toxicity caused by cancer treatment or dental and periodontal problems, is an increasingly important topic in the field of special care in dentistry.

The aim of this Topical Collection is to provide information about the current status of oral health management for special care patients, including outpatient dental care, dental treatments under general anesthesia and during home visits or visits to facilities such as nursing homes, to professionals who provide oral healthcare for patients needing special care.

Authors conducting studies on these themes are welcome to submit original research articles, reviews, short communications, case series, and case reports..

Prof. Dr. Hiromitsu Morita
Dr. Yoko Iwase
Prof. Dr. Ourania Nicolatou-Galitis
Guest Editors

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