Dry mouth/xerostomia

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The cracker challenge – how it feels to have a dry mouth

How many dry crackers can you eat in one minute? World Record is four. Jocelyn Harding investigates

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Scots get personal with oral health plans

​The Scottish government​ has revealed new ways to prevent poor oral health, cut oral health inequalities and address the needs of the ageing...

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Dry mouth — a review of this common oral problem

Oral dryness can lead to significant problems, such as tooth decay, infection and impaired quality of life. This article provides a comprehensive...

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Dry mouth management in palliative and cancer care

Dry mouth is common after treatment for cancer and can affect patients' quality of life and oral health. Advice and management strategies can help...

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Xerostomia: A continuous challenge for GDPs

Abdelghany A, Nolan A, Freeman R (2011) Treating patients with dry mouth: general dental practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and clinical management....