title: Management of xerostomia.
abstract: Xerostomia (dry mouth) is an unpleasant condition that is common after radiotherapy to the head and neck, although it may have other causes. A review of the management of xerostomia, as well as the prevention and management of the oral soft tissue and dental complications resulting from xerostomia, is provided.
authors.affiliation: British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Epstein
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Stevenson-Moore
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Scully
mesh_terms: D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D012463:Saliva / Q000378:metabolism*; D012636:Secretory Rate; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*