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Dental expression and role in palliative treatment
Rajiv Saini1, Pp Marawar, Sujata Shete
1Department of Periodontology, Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Rural Dental College-Loni, Maharashtra, India.
Indian Journal of Palliative Care
|July 8, 2010
Summary
Dental care is crucial for terminally ill patients receiving palliative care. Effective oral hygiene and assessment by dentists improve quality of life and prevent complications.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Oral Health
- Multidisciplinary Healthcare
Background:
- Palliative care focuses on whole-person comfort for patients unresponsive to curative treatment.
- Oral health significantly impacts the quality of life for terminally ill patients, especially those with head and neck conditions.
- Dental care is an integral component of the multidisciplinary approach in palliative settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the significance of the dentist's role in palliative care.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of oral care assessment and implementation in hospice settings.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on the role of dental professionals in palliative care.
- Analysis of studies focusing on oral health challenges in terminally ill patients.
Main Results:
- Oral problems in hospice patients directly affect their remaining quality of life.
- Dentists play a vital role in maintaining oral hygiene, identifying infections, and managing dental diseases.
- Effective oral care reduces microbial load, pain, and infection risk, improving speech, eating, and swallowing.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive oral assessment is essential for effective palliative care delivery.
- Palliative dental care is fundamental for patients with advanced diseases compromising the oral cavity.
- Integrating dental care into palliative strategies enhances patient quality of life.
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