Category: Xerostomia
Addressing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Burning Mouth
Managing Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy
By Roxanne Dsouza, MS, RDH and Elizabeth C. Kornegay, MS, RDH The National Cancer Institute estimates the number of new cancer cases—diagnosed at any site…
Treating Dry Mouth
Maintaining Oral Health in Older Adults
By Annette Huynh, RDH, BS, Kaitlin Stier, RDH, MPH, Victoria M. Benvenuto, RDH, EdM The most recent United States census estimates the number of adults…
Xerostomia Diagnosis and Management
By Melanie V. Taverna, MSDH Xerostomia, or perceived dry mouth, has a broad range of prevalence, ranging from 5.5% to 65%, while also considered under-reported…
Improving Access to Care for Older Adults
Tips for Treating Patients With Sleep Apnea
By Kimberli A. Harward and Lorie Speer, RDH, MSDH In the United States, sleep apnea affects approximately 5.9 million adults.1 The three types of sleep…