Oral Health in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Feasibility of Oral Screening and Determinants of Poor Outcomes

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Authors

Lauren Tabor Gray · Nova Southeastern University

R Garcia · Nova Southeastern University

Cassandra Gubala · Nova Southeastern University

Eden Pressley · Nova Southeastern University

Radleigh G. Santos · Southeastern University

Eduardo Locatelli · Nova Southeastern University

Michelle Madera

Abstract

Oral health screenings conducted during routine multidisciplinary visits identified periodontal disease in pALS, representing a feasible and immediately actionable pathway to improve oral care outcomes in pALS.

Topics & Keywords

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Dysphagia Assessment and Management Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Muscle & Nerve

DOI: 10.1002/mus.70213

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