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  • Title: Dysphagia and dentistry.
    Author: Curl C, Boyle C.
    Journal: Dent Update; 2014 Jun; 41(5):413-6, 419-20, 422. PubMed ID: 25073222.
    Abstract:
    Dysphagia is defined as a 'difficulty in swallowing' and is commonly found in the general population, particularly in the elderly. This article gives an overview of the more frequently encountered swallowing disorders and provides advice on how to manage the dysphagic patient in the dental surgery. Clinical Relevance: By identifying patients with dysphagia and being aware of the potential problems that the clinician may experience when treating them, the risk of aspiration, choking and healthcare-acquired upper respiratory tract infections may be reduced.
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