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Outlines the oral, ocular and systemic manifestations of Sjögren's syndrome.
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Highlights that patients with Sjögren's syndrome have an increased risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Describes the dental aspects of care for patients with Sjögren's syndrome.
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Stresses the crucial role of the dental practitioner in the diagnosis of patients with Sjögren's syndrome.
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.
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Carr, A., Ng, WF., Figueiredo, F. et al. Sjögren's syndrome – an update for dental practitioners. Br Dent J 213, 353–357 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.890
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