title: Dental professional's role in diagnosing Sjögren's syndrome.
abstract: In this investigation, a written questionnaire was used to assess patient's perceptions of health care professionals' knowledge about Sjögren's syndrome. Results show that dental and other health care professionals need to be better informed about the nature of Sjögren's and its symptoms so they can diagnose patients. Early diagnosis may help mollify symptoms and reduce anxiety or other perceived harmful consequences.
authors.affiliation: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, Department of Oral Biology, USA.
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: McArthur
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Daniels
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tishk
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Mayberry
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D003756:Dental Hygienists; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D003815:Dentists; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009885:Ophthalmology; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology; D012219:Rheumatology; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors