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Parkinson's disease: an update for dentists
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Pharmacology, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, USA. ralexander@tambcd.edu
Abstract:
One of the diseases that will afflict the growing number of elderly American dental patients is Parkinson's disease, yet few dental articles and textbooks address the condition. This article reviews the clinical and diagnostic features, pathophysiology, management, and dental concerns in patients with Parkinson's disease who undergo dental care.
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