Fernando Suárez López del Amo, DDS, MS, is an assistant professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Oklahoma, College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City. An international speaker, he is author or coauthor of numerous peer-reviewed publications, and has contributed to several textbooks. A diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology, he serves as a reviewer for multiple journals covering periodontics and implant dentistry.
A collaborative treatment plan is necessary for patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, as they are susceptible to side effects that manifest in various tissues of the oral cavity.