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Maximum isometric pressures, tongue endurance, swallowing pressures, mealtime duration, and oropharyngeal swallow function were studied in patients with moderate to severe dysphagia after glossectomy. Twenty-five (25) patients and thirty-one (31) healthy participants were enrolled in the study. The therapy group (TG) consisted of seventeen (17) patients who followed an 8-week treatment protocol and had multiple measurements. The follow-up control group (FUG) consisted of eight non-treated patients who had a baseline and an 8-week follow-up examination. Healthy participants served as the reference group (RF). Maximum isometric pressures, endurance, and swallowing pressures increased significantly in the TG versus the FUG. Significant improvement was documented in the TG regarding the EAT-10 questionnaire, the Penetration-Aspiration Scale scores at thickened and solid boluses, and post-swallow residues at thickened and solid boluses. The treatment protocol with tongue strength exercises combined with accuracy tasks and swallowing exercises improves the post-operative swallowing function in patients after glossectomy. 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