Psychotropic medications and oral health for the primary care nurse practitioner

This article explains how medications used to treat mental health conditions can negatively affect oral health, causing issues like xerostomia, bruxism, and dysgeusia. It highlights the important role of nurse practitioners in recognizing these side effects and integrating dental care into overall treatment to improve patients' well-being.

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The Nurse Practitioner
Published
2025-11-20
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https://doi.org/10.1097/01.npr.0000000000000386
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Dental Health and Care Utilization
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Psychotropic medications and oral health for the primary care nurse practitioner

Trae Stewart
The Nurse Practitioner
Dental Health and Care Utilization
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Psychotropic medications and oral health for the primary care nurse practitioner

Trae Stewart
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Abstract

This article explains how medications used to treat mental health conditions can negatively affect oral health, causing issues like xerostomia, bruxism, and dysgeusia. It highlights the important role of nurse practitioners in recognizing these side effects and integrating dental care into overall treatment to improve patients' well-being.

The Nurse PractitionerVol. 50(12)
Freddie Mac (United States) (US), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 56%
Dental Health and Care Utilization
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