Were you aware that your patients' medication could be impacting on their oral health? Research shows that taking three or more drugs means there is around a 50% chance of suffering from dry mouth (xerostomia).1

Dental hygienist Rhiannon Jones tackled the subject of ‘Dry mouth and its impact’ in a lecture sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare at the British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy (BSDHT) Conference and Exhibition in Liverpool which took place in November 2012. As part of her presentation she focused on the importance of talking to patients about xerostomia using direct quotes from an 82-year-old patient to demonstrate the extensive impact of dry mouth on quality of life.

The Biotène range of products has been specifically developed for patients with dry mouth and can be recommended for daily use. Biotène Oralbalance Saliva Replacement Gel offers long lasting dry mouth relief, soothes and provides lubrication and moisture for dry mouth sufferers.

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