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The dental awareness and needs of a Parkinson's disease population
Author(s) -
Clifford T.,
Finnerty J.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
gerodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1741-2358
pISSN - 0734-0664
DOI - 10.1111/j.1741-2358.1995.tb00138.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dentures , parkinson's disease , sensation , disease , population , dentistry , oral health , family medicine , gerontology , environmental health , pathology , neuroscience , biology
The dental awareness and needs of a population with Parkinson's disease were assessed by means of postal questionnaires sent to members of Parkinson's disease societies of Belfast and London. A total of 228 valid replies were received representing a response rate of 31%. Results showed that dental problems were reported often, xerostomia and burning sensation being at least twice that of the general population. Satisfaction with dental care was high although it was significantly reduced in those with loose dentures and burning sensation. The results of this study support a greater participation by dentists in the planning and provision of healthcare for sufferer of Parkinson's disease.