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Radiation therapy is the primary treatment modality for these types of tumors, including intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) being the prominent methods. However, concerns regarding the protection of organs at risk (OARs) persist when using these techniques. To address this, the use of the jaw tracking technique in conjunction with IMRT and VMAT, along with minimizing radiation leakage between leaves, is proposed as a protective measure. Our study aimed to comprehensively examine the quantitative and qualitative impact of jaw tracking on dose reduction in the normal tissues of patients with head, neck, and brain cancers. A systematic literature search was conducted via PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science up to May 2023, resulting in the identification of 674 relevant studies. After applying our criteria, only 5 studies met the inclusion criteria. 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