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ArticleBDJ open2023

Clinicians' view on the management of oral health in Parkinson's disease patients: a qualitative study.

Merel C Verhoeff, Magdalini Thymi, Arnoud N Brandwijk, Mark S Heres, Michail Koutris, Henk W Berendse, Karin D van Dijk, Frank Lobbezoo

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Article in BDJ open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Merel C VerhoeffDepartment of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. m.c.verhoeff@acta.nl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7861-5935
Magdalini ThymiDepartment of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8544-6495
Arnoud N BrandwijkDepartment of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Mark S HeresDepartment of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Michail KoutrisDepartment of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Henk W BerendseAmsterdam University Medical Centres (Amsterdam UMC), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Neurology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Karin D van DijkAmsterdam University Medical Centres (Amsterdam UMC), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Neurology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Frank LobbezooDepartment of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9877-7640
Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam · NLAmsterdam Neuroscience · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgrounddue to numerous motor and non-motor symptoms, dental treatment in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD) can be challenging. Knowledge regarding optimal management of oral health in PD patients is lacking.

aimto gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of dentists regarding oral health care for PD patients in the Netherlands. MATERIAL AND

methodsemi-structured interviews were conducted with (specialized) dentists working with PD patients. A thematic analysis was performed using a framework-based approach.

resultsten dentists were interviewed. They reported that dental care in PD patients requires 1) adaptation of timing and length of treatments and consultations, and 2) intensifying preventive measures. Dentists experienced the organization as bureaucratic and difficult. Moreover, differences between being institutionalized or living at home were present. Education and research are needed to improve PD patients' oral health. The experience level and affinity for treating PD patients positively influences confidence levels of the practitioner. Finally, points of improvement were suggested.

conclusionmanaging oral health in PD patients is challenging, and interdisciplinary collaboration is needed to overcome difficulties. Reducing the bureaucratic burden and improving knowledge could help and stimulate oral health care providers to treat PD patients more effectively and, consequently, improve their oral health.

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PMCPMC10181999
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