Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2542939 | Journal of the American Pharmacists Association | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
One in 4 patients reported having dry mouth, and those with dry mouth reported significantly worse oral health than patients without dry mouth. Although dry mouth and poor oral health were common in this sample of individuals taking psychotropic medications, this did not consistently translate into seeking information regarding oral health. Future research will focus on pharmacist-initiated oral health interventions with high-risk patients.
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Authors
Lisa J. Heaton, Kimberly Swigart, Gavin McNelis, Peter Milgrom, Donald F. Downing,