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ArticleGerodontology2025

Oral Health and Dental Health Care Experiences of Patients From the Netherlands With Parkinson's Disease: A Qualitative Study.

Merel C Verhoeff, Karina E Pigeaud, Danisha M Tholen, Miranda Rezk, Frank Lobbezoo

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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.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7861-5935
Karina E PigeaudDepartment of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Danisha M TholenDepartment of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Miranda RezkDepartment of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 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.

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Abstract

backgroundParkinson's disease patients have poorer oral health than their healthy peers. Insight into their own experiences is vital for improving dental care.

objectiveTo better understand the experiences of Parkinson's disease patients' with their oral health and dental care. MATERIALS AND

methodsEleven semistructured interviews with Parkinson's disease patients from the Netherlands were conducted. Data were analysed using thematic analysis to identify recurring themes and patterns.

resultsParticipants' narratives revealed challenges in accessing dental treatment, primarily due to motor and communication difficulties. They also highlighted organisational barriers, such as appointment scheduling and awareness of care practitioners about Parkinson's disease patients' oral health. Furthermore, they expressed the urgent need for Parkinson's disease-specific dental education to (dental) care practitioners and research initiatives that focus on Parkinson's disease patients' oral health and dental care.

conclusionParkinson's disease patients' experiences highlight the need for tailored care interventions and improvements in dental care systems.

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Dental CareOral HealthParkinson DiseaseAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedNetherlandsQualitative Researcheducationoral healthParkinson's diseasepatients voicepractice managementqualitative research

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