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Assessing and Managing Pediatric Xerostomia Risk

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While not traditionally noted as high risk for xerostomia, young patients are more commonly experiencing medical conditions and medication use that increase susceptibility to dry mouth.

AGD Subject Code: 430

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After reading this course, the participant should be able to:

  1. Discuss risks for xerostomia in the pediatric population.
  2. Identify conditions that may increase the risk for xerostomia in young patients.
  3. Explain xerostomia risk assessment tools for use in dental settings.

 

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Melanie V. Taverna, MSDH, MAADH, is an assistant professor and clinical faculty member in the Division of Dental Hygiene at the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio). She is also director of the university’s Master of Science in dental hygiene program and serves as assistant director for the South Texas Oral Health Network (STOHN). Taverna can be reached at taverna@uthscsa.edu.


Rahma Mungia, BDS, MSc, DDPHRCS, is an associate professor in the Department of Periodontics at UT Health San Antonio. She is the director of STOHN and assistant director of the Southwest Region of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network.


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