Xerostomia: A Common Condition in Today’s Clinical Practice

Irina Dragan, DMD, DDS, MS; Corinthia Wilkerson, DDS; Laurel Henderson, DDS

September 2023 Course
Expires: Wednesday, September 30th, 2026

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Abstract

Considering the aging population and the increased number of medications prescribed, xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is diagnosed more and more often. This webinar provides key insights into the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition.

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SOURCE: CDEWorld | September 2023
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Learning Objectives:

  • List the diagnostic methods for xerostomia available to any oral health care provider.
  • Describe the primary and secondary etiological factors that can cause xerostomia.
  • Identify treatment options, potential complications, and oral manifestations of xerostomia.

Author Qualifications:

Dr. Irina F. Dragan is a Diplomate and Examiner of the American Academy of Periodontology. She is a faculty member in the Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and periodontist at Brookline Periodontal Associates.

Dr. Corinthia Wilkerson is a PGY3 in the Periodontology Program, Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity at Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

​Dr. Laurel Henderson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain, a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and a PGY2 in the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Oral Medicine Program.

Disclosures:

Dr. Dragan has received an honorarium from AEGIS Publications, LLC for her preparation and presentation of this program.

Queries for the presenter may be directed to justin.romano@broadcastmed.com.