A Comprehensive Oral Preventive Care Protocol for Caring for the Renal Transplant Population.
Candidates and recipients of kidney transplants are at high risk for oral infections due to systemic co-morbidities, and disease and drug-induced immunosuppression. Developing oral infections while on the waiting list can jeopardize candidacy for receiving a kidney, and post-operatively increases the chance for organ rejection. Therefore, it is imperative to minimize oral disease risks in this population. A comprehensive, oral preventive care protocol is presented to guide dental professionals with patient management throughout the process of care. Proper dental and dental hygiene care can help to prevent oral infections, optimize oral health, and enhance overall health and quality of life for the renal transplant population.
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Reyes
Ann Eshenaur
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Spolarich
Phuu Pwint
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D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009909:Oral Health / Q000592:standards; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000592:standards; D010346:Patient Care Management; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors
kidney transplant; oral care protocol; oral infections; process of care