Oral mucositis (OM) is a common, highly symptomatic complication of cancer therapy that
affects patients' function, quality of life, and ability to tolerate treatment. In certain patients …

Data on the oral health of the elderly depict a worrying situation, with an elevated
prevalence of caries and moderate periodontal disease, frequent edentulism, and numerous …

Background Oral symptoms can be a sign of an underlying systemic condition and have a
significant impact on quality of life, nutrition, and cost of care, while these lesions are often …

The oral cavity has a specific microenvironment, and structures such as teeth are constantly
exposed to chemical and biological factors. Although the structure of the teeth is permanent …

Xerostomia is a symptom frequently present in patients with type 1 (T1DM) and type 2
diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In the present trial, the activity of an artificial saliva (aldiamed® …

Objectives: To explore whether:(i) people with severe mental illness (SMI) experience worse
oral health than the general population, and (ii) the risk factors for poor oral health in people …

Sjögren's syndrome (SS) and burning mouth syndrome (BMS) typically occur in
postmenopausal women. Although these conditions have significantly different …

Background Older adults, especially those with cognitive impairment or dementia, frequently
consume drugs with potential xerostomic effects that impair their quality of life and oral …

Purpose Oral alterations are frequently observed in patients undergoing palliative care and
are linked to the direct or indirect effects of the primary medical condition, comorbidities and …

Stimulation of saliva production is an alternative to improve the quality of life of patients
treated by radiotherapy. However, there is no information about changes in the salivary …