Xerostomia

Artificial Salivary Gland Gains Patent

Xerostomia affects about 64 million Americans each year, putting their oral health at risk...

Marijuana’s Cottonmouth Affects Oral Health

“Do you smoke?” asks the dentist as he leans back in his chair, his...

Patent Awarded for Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnostic Kit

Researchers at Augusta University have obtained a patent for a predictive, diagnostic, and prognostic...

Sjögren’s Survey Reveals Deep Impact on Both Health and Lifestyle

More than 4 million Americans suffer from Sjögren’s syndrome, 90% of whom are women....

Sjögren’s Syndrome Is About Much More Than a Dry Mouth

Saliva is one of those things in life that patients don’t really appreciate until...

Drug Use Linked to Poor Oral Health

Dental patients with substance use disorders have more tooth decay and periodontal disease than...

Dentists Encouraged to Prepare for Sjögren’s Awareness Month

This April will mark the 19th annual Sjögren’s Awareness Month as the Sjögren’s Syndrome...

How Diet Affects Your Patients’ Teeth

As dentists, we know that the foods we choose to eat can have a...

Researchers Identify Markers That Predict Sjögren’s Syndrome

Sjögren’s syndrome affects nearly 4 million Americans. In addition to dry mouth, its negative...

Cancer Patients Require Managed Oral Healthcare

Approximately every 3 minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with cancer. Oral...