Assessing Patient Risk for Dry Mouth and Impact on Oral Health Quality of Life
Assessing Patient Risk for Dry Mouth and Impact on Oral Health Quality of Life
Presented by: Dental Learning
Credits: 1 CE
The purpose of this webinar is to assist clinicians with the identification of patient populations who are at risk for chronic dry mouth and resultant complications. Participants will learn about a variety of systemic health conditions and contributory risk behaviors that are associated with chronic dry mouth. Quality of life issues, including the impact of living with dry mouth on nutrition, function and comfort will be discussed. Interventions that assist those living with dry mouth, such as salivary stimulants and salivary replacement agents, will be reviewed.