PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Reyes, Ursula
AU  - Spolarich, Ann Eshenaur
AU  - Han, Phuu Pwint
TI  - A Comprehensive Oral Preventive Care Protocol for Caring for the Renal Transplant Population
DP  - 2016 Apr 01
TA  - American Dental Hygienists Association
PG  - 88--99
VI  - 90
IP  - 2
4099  - http://jdh.adha.org/content/90/2/88.short
4100  - http://jdh.adha.org/content/90/2/88.full
SO  - J Dent Hyg2016 Apr 01; 90
AB  - Purpose: Candidates and recipients of kidney transplants are at high risk for oral infections due to systemic co-morbidities, and disease and drug-induced immunosuppression. Developing oral infections while on the waiting list can jeopardize candidacy for receiving a kidney, and post-operatively increases the chance for organ rejection. Therefore, it is imperative to minimize oral disease risks in this population. A comprehensive, oral preventive care protocol is presented to guide dental professionals with patient management throughout the process of care. Proper dental and dental hygiene care can help to prevent oral infections, optimize oral health, and enhance overall health and quality of life for the renal transplant population.