Oral Health Needs of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Hemodialysis - A Clinical Retrospective Study

Background: Chronic kidney disease patients under hemodialysis and their association with oral health changes have been reported in many studies. Patients who have CKD will have an alteration in the calcium and Vitamin D homeostasis which can show alterations in osteoblastic-osteoclastic mechanisms which can also affect the maxillofacial region. Aim and Objectives: This study aims to assess the oral health needs of patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis.The objective of the study is to assess oral health changes in CKD patients and effect of oral infection on renal parameters and to evaluate dental care needs