The experience of dry mouth and screening for Sjogren's syndrome by the dentist: patient-reported experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the main clinical features of Sjögren's Syndrome is oral dryness, which is associated with an increased risk of oral diseases and a lower oral life quality. Dentists have a key role to play in the Sjögren's Syndrome diagnosis and specific management. In parallel, many patients rely on patient associations, which offer opportunities for members to seek information about their disease and share their experiences. We aimed to evaluate patients experience with dry mouth and the importance of dentists in Sjögren's Syndrome diagnosis and its management.

Methods

We carried out a cross-sectional survey in 2020 based on a questionnaire drafted in collaboration with clinicians specializing in Sjögren's Syndrome and patient members of a patient association. The survey

SUBMITTER: Rihab B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10724976 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature