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  2. Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) | American Dental Association

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    Drug/Therapy-Related. Medication-Induced Xerostomia.The most frequent cause of hyposalivation is use of certain medications. 4 A 2018 systematic review concluded that urologic medications, antidepressants and psycholeptics were associated with dry mouth in older adults. 20 Another systematic review (completed in conjunction with the World Workshop of Oral Medicine VI) reported that 106 ...

  3. Aging and Dental Health | American Dental Association - ADA

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    Sreebny LM, Schwartz SS. A reference guide to drugs and dry mouth--2nd edition. Gerodontology 1997;14(1):33-47. Tan ECK, Lexomboon D, Sandborgh-Englund G, Haasum Y, Johnell K. Medications That Cause Dry Mouth As an Adverse Effect in Older People: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis. J Am Geriatr Soc 2018;66(1):76-84. Bowie MW, Slattum PW.

  4. Hypertension | American Dental Association - ADA

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    Most classes of antihypertensive mediations can cause dry mouth . 2, 16, 17 In addition, in 2% to 83% of patients being treated with a calcium-channel blocker, gingival hyperplasia has been reported; 2, 7, 17 the calcium channel blocker most commonly associated with this reaction is nifedipine. 2, 7 Treatment of medication-related adverse oral ...

  5. Oral Health Topics | American Dental Association - ADA

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    Featured oral health topics. Antibiotic prophylaxis. Infection control and sterilization. Treating Acute Dental Pain. Occupational Safety. Pregnancy. Whitening. The ADA Library & Archives also provides dental and oral health research and resources for members. Definitions, explanations and information about various oral health terms and dental ...

  6. Sjögren Disease | American Dental Association - ADA

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    Diagnosis of Sjögren disease can be challenging, as symptoms of dry eye/mouth and fatigue can be associated with other more common conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia) 5 as well as from medications. 9 Formal classification criteria adopted by the American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism 10 require the presence of ...

  7. Cancer Therapies and Dental Considerations

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    Cancer treatment, especially radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, may cause salivary gland hypofunction, resulting in xerostomia/dry mouth, which may be severe. 34 People with severe xerostomia may be susceptible to dental caries, periodontal disease, and oral candidiasis. 35 Various prevention (e.g., radioprotective agents, intensity ...

  8. Cannabis: Oral Health Effects | American Dental Association - ADA

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    The use of cannabis, particularly marijuana smoking, has been associated with poor quality of oral health, 3, 4, 16, 22, 73 but etiology has been complicated by the number of associated factors with frequent users, including: concomitant use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs; poor oral hygiene practices; and infrequent visits to dentists. 3, 4, 16, 41, 74 It may also lead to xerostomia (dry ...

  9. MEASURING ORAL HEALTHCARE QUALITY FOR OLDER ADULTS

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    Cancers of the mouth (oral and pharyngeal cancers) are primarily diagnosed in older adults; median age at diagnosis is 62 years.5 Older adults are more likely to take both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many of these medications can cause dry mouth. Reduced saliva flow increases the risk of cavities.

  10. Celiac Disease | American Dental Association - ADA

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    Celiac disease is an immune-mediated disease of the small intestine caused by exposure to gluten and related prolamines in genetically susceptible individuals. 1, 2 It affects an estimated 0.7% of the U.S., or 2 million Americans, 3 and can develop at any age after solid foods are introduced into the diet. 4 Celiac disease occurs more often in women than men, and more often in non-Hispanic ...

  11. Oral Analgesics for Acute Dental Pain | American Dental...

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    Acute dental pain can affect the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, and can be due to underlying conditions or dental procedures. Oral analgesics are used for the management of acute dental pain, and there are various medications and medication combinations that can be used. According to ADA-endorsed guidelines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ...

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