Features | Dry mouth/xerostomia

Significant help

Dr Tim Sandle considers pre-procedural mouth rinses in the COVID-19 era

Halitosis/bad breath

Dry mouth and oral health

Priya Sharma considers the condition and its relation to the role of the dental nurse

Dry mouth/xerostomia

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

Dry mouth/xerostomia

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 overview of dry mouth, including the role of saliva in...

Dry mouth/xerostomia

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 minimise the distressing effects of this condition...

Dry mouth/xerostomia

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. Br Dent J211(10): E21

Dry mouth/xerostomia