Oral Health in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Listening to Patients.

J L P ProtudjerC BilledeauK HurstRobert J SchrothC StavropoulouA Kelekis-CholakisC A Hitchon

Published in: JDR clinical and translational research (2021)

Patients living with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis described poor oral health-related quality of life and multiple challenges with maintaining optimal oral health. Study findings indicate a need for educational materials addressing oral health maintenance for patients with rheumatic diseases and their providers.

Keyphrases

oral health
rheumatoid arthritis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
disease activity
patient reported outcomes
interstitial lung disease