title: Oral and periodontal status in Sjögren's syndrome.
abstract: Sjögren's syndrome is a multi-system chronic inflammatory disease of the exocrine glands. Inflammation of the salivary glands leads to reduction in salivary output, which imposes a significant impact on oral health. Dentists and dental hygienists are the primary healthcare providers to identify early signs and symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome. Early diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome is fundamental for effective management of the disease.
authors.affiliation: Salivary Dysfunction Clinic, Department of Periodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, TAMUS-HSC, Department of Surgery, Division of Oral Surgery, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
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authors.lastname: al-Hashimi
mesh_terms: D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D003815:Dentists; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D024382:Professional Role; D012463:Saliva / Q000378:metabolism; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology