Prevalence of oral diseases in patients under palliative care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Marina SilvaErison Santana SantosCaique Mariano PedrosoJoel B EpsteinAlan Roger Santos-SilvaLuiz Paulo Kowalski

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2024)

Dental intervention should take place as early as possible, ideally from the time of the patient's initial admission to palliative care, with regular monitoring of oral health. This approach can enhance the patient's comfort and quality of life and help prevent more severe complications in the future.

Keyphrases

palliative care
oral health
end stage renal disease
advanced cancer
case report
risk factors
randomized controlled trial
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
emergency department
prognostic factors
early onset