title: Dysphagia and dentistry.
abstract: Dysphagia is defined as a 'difficulty in swallowing' and is commonly found in the general population, particularly in the elderly. This article gives an overview of the more frequently encountered swallowing disorders and provides advice on how to manage the dysphagic patient in the dental surgery. Clinical Relevance: By identifying patients with dysphagia and being aware of the potential problems that the clinician may experience when treating them, the risk of aspiration, choking and healthcare-acquired upper respiratory tract infections may be reduced.
authors: Charlotte
authors: C
authors: Curl
authors: Carole
authors: C
authors: Boyle
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000517:prevention & control; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002933:Cineradiography; D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003729:Dental Care; D004724:Endoscopy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000502:physiology; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010614:Pharynx / Q000502:physiology; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000517:prevention & control; D053120:Respiratory Aspiration / Q000517:prevention & control; D012798:Sialorrhea / Q000628:therapy; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D014100:Toothpastes; D005459:Fluorides; D002710:Chlorhexidine