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 Walters, Amber
A1 Tolle, Susan L.
A1 McCombs, Gayle M.
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.