title: Sjogren's syndrome: oral and dental considerations.
abstract: Patients with Sjogren's syndrome have many oral health needs. Due to the extensive oral involvement, dentists may be the first to recognize this condition. Characteristics and treatment options for this disorder are discussed and three case histories are presented.
authors.affiliation: Patient Care Branch, National Institute of Dental Research, Bethesda, Md.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Atkinson
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Fox
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012463:Saliva / Q000378:metabolism; D012636:Secretory Rate; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D013268:Stimulation, Chemical; D014059:Tongue / Q000473:pathology; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000209:etiology; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D005460:Fluorides, Topical