Don’t forget the contribution of medicines to oral health

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PHARMACOTHERAPY

Don’t forget the contribution of medicines to oral health

By Leanne Te Karu and Linda Bryant
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Dental problems in older people may not be obvious to health professional [Image: Shashank Verma on Unsplash]

Medicines can affect oral health in a variety of ways. It pays to consider these effects when making prescribing decisions, particularly for older people

Key points, Oral health and systemic health are linked, so optimising oral healthcare should be a concern of all those involved in healthcare delivery. Many dru, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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