A review and guide to drug‐associated oral adverse effects—Dental, salivary and neurosensory reactions. Part 1

Abstract

Numerous adverse drug reactions manifest in the oral cavity and orofacial region. Dentists and other health professionals commonly encounter and manage these adverse effects however, due to lack of awareness and training, they are not always recognised as being drug‐induced nor reported to pharmacovigilance agencies. The broad diversity and increasing number of medications for which dental pharmacovigilance is needed can be overwhelming for all health professionals. Thus, the aim of this review and guide is to outline the common medications associated with orofacial side effects so as to improve recognition, management and reporting of adverse drug reactions. Adverse effects discussed in Part 1 include drug‐induced bruxism, tardive dyskinesia, hairy tongue, gingival enlargement, hypersalivation, xerostomia, tooth discolouration and taste disturbance.