RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Considerations for Dental Hygienists JF American Dental Hygienists Association JO J Dent Hyg FD American Dental Hygienists Association SP 76 OP 85 VO 89 IS 2 A1 Amber Walters A1 Susan L. Tolle A1 Gayle M. McCombs YR 2015 UL http://jdh.adha.org/content/89/2/76.abstract AB Purpose: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a neurosensory disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain. Typically persistent fatigue, depression, limb stiffness, non-refreshing sleep and cognitive deficiencies are also experienced. Oral symptoms and pain are common, requiring adaptations in patient management strategies and treatment interventions. Appropriate dental hygiene care of patients suffering with this disorder is contingent upon an understanding of disease epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, oral signs and symptoms, as well as treatment approaches. With this information dental hygienists will be better prepared to provide appropriate and effective treatment to patients with FMS.