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- Title
The role of dental practitioners in salivary gland health.
- Authors
Nahlieli, Oded; Eliav, Eli
- Abstract
The article shares insight on the role of dental practitioners in salivary gland health and in the management of related disorders. Emphasis is given on the need for dental practitioners to assess salivary gland function during routine exams and to diagnose various salivary gland disorders. It suggests an interdisciplinary approach to the management of systemic disorders like Sjögren syndrome. Also noted is the role of dental practitioners in identifying salivary gland tumors.
- Subjects
ANTIBIOTICS; OCCUPATIONAL roles; ENDOSCOPIC surgery; XEROSTOMIA; ORAL hygiene; DENTISTS; OPERATIVE surgery; SALIVARY gland diseases; ORAL health; ENDOSCOPY
- Publication
Quintessence International, 2024, Vol 55, Issue 3, p176
- ISSN
0033-6572
- Publication type
Editorial