Treating Patients With Gastroparesis

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene March 26, 2021

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By Valerie Nieto, RDH, MS, Kristin Peltz, RDH, BSDH, Danielle Rulli, RDH, MS, DHSc

Gastroparesis (GP) is a rare and debilitating gastrointestinal motility disorder that results in the complete or partial paralysis of stomach muscles. In health, the stomach chemically and mechanically digests food, then propels it into the small intestines (gastric emptying) where further digestion and nutrient absorption occur.

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