Sjögren's syndrome – an update for dental practitioners
- 12 October 2012
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in British Dental Journal
- Vol. 213 (7), 353-357
- https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.890
Abstract
Sjögren's syndrome (SS), an autoimmune, multi-factorial disorder, affects around 5% of females and 0.5% of males in the general population. The dental practitioner has a key role in recognising the clinical features of this condition, organising referral for specialist care and managing the oral health of these patients. In this article, we summarise the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of SS relevant to dental practitioners.Keywords
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