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Palliative dental care- a boon for debilitating.
Bhavana Sujana Mulk1, Raja Lakshmi Chintamaneni1, Prabhat Mpv2
1Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology,Drs Sudha and Nageswararo, Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences , Chinaoutpalli, Gannavaram Mandal, Andhra Pradesh, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|August 15, 2014
Summary
Dentists play a crucial role in palliative care by focusing on improving patient quality of life, not just curative treatments. This paper highlights the essential contributions of dental professionals to palliative care teams.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Dental Medicine
- Quality of Life
Background:
- Palliative care, as defined by the World Health Organization, focuses on patients with diseases unresponsive to curative treatments, typically at the terminal stage.
- A common question arises regarding the necessity and specific role of dentists within a palliative care team.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the importance and specific contributions of dentists in palliative care.
- To emphasize that dental interventions can extend beyond curative measures to enhance patient well-being.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on palliative care and dental interventions.
- Analysis of the non-curative aspects of dental treatment relevant to palliative care.
Main Results:
- Dental treatments in palliative care can significantly improve a patient's quality of life.
- The dentist's role is vital in managing symptoms and providing comfort, not solely for curative purposes.
Conclusions:
- Integrating dentists into palliative care teams is essential for holistic patient management.
- Dental care can substantially enhance the comfort and quality of life for patients receiving palliative treatment.
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