A Personal Exploration of Oral Health in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Through the Eyes of a Multifaceted Authority
This personal scoping review underscores the importance of integrating oral health into ALS management. Dr. van Selms' unique perspective reveals gaps in care delivery, research ethics, and education, advocating for interdisciplinary collaboration and proactive guideline development. His insights offer a roadmap for improving oral health outcomes and quality of life in ALS and similar neurodegenerative conditions.
Authors
- Merel C. Verhoeff
- Maurits K. A. van Selms
- Frank Lobbezoo
Institutions
- Malmö University (SE)
- Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (NL)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2026-01-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/joor.70157
- Primary Topic
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00