The complexity of managing oral dryness in general dental care
This study stresses the importance of a patient-centred approach in providing individual support for patients with oral dryness. Dental professionals should query all patients about perceived dry mouth. In cases of positive responses, determination of the salivary secretion rate is essential for a comprehensive diagnosis.
Authors
- Susanne Lindqvist (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8598-6240)
- Annica Almståhl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1736-4452)
- Amela Fisic
- Cecilia Franzén
Institutions
- Malmö University (SE)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
- Umeå University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Dentistry
- Published
- 2025-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2025.105615
- Primary Topic
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Malmö Högskola