Table 5.

Summary of suggestions for guidance and accompanying resources

Suggestions for topics to include in guidance
Clear oral health messages and advice for dental and medical teams
Summary of oncology treatments and drugs and associated side effects
Dos and don’ts for dental examination and treatment
Treatment planning advice
Suggestions for Accompanying Resources
Patient information
Oncology ‘passport’ proforma which would contain the patient’s diagnosis, treatment and contact details for oncology team and used to aid communication
Photographs of side effects to look out for
List of advice DPs should provide to a patient pre-cancer treatment
Signposting to further support for patients (e.g. mental health advice) and further support for DPs (who and when to contact for advice)