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Xerostomia is associated with clinical complications including increased dental caries, monilial infection, dysgeusia, and tooth sensitivity.
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Is it true that Xerostomia is associated with clinical complications including increased dental caries, monilial infection, dysgeusia, and tooth sensitivity?
Yes. Clinical literature consistently associates xerostomia with complications such as dental caries, oral candidiasis (monilial infection), and dysgeusia.
Verdict: SUPPORTED · 5 sources for, 0 against · Last checked
The analysis
Multiple retrieved sources explicitly link xerostomia to complications like dental caries, candidiasis, and taste alterations (dysgeusia). No papers refute the claim, leading to a verdict of supported.
Evidence for · 5
Identifies medication-related oral complications including xerostomia, dental caries, and candidiasis.
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JS, P., AT, P., E, K., W, S., B, C., & A, R. (2026). Pharmacists' role in recognising medication-related oral health risks in aged care: a qualitative study of pharmacists' and dentists' perspectives.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-026-02225-w
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Notes that xerostomia and candidiasis are frequent oral complications affecting patient health.
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N, S., A, G., A, K., A, P., R, V., S, P., A, D., KS, R., A, M., S, G., K, D., & N, S. (2026). Structured Supportive Dentistry Intervention Manual for the Oral Complications in Patients With Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy: Development and Content Validation.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1155/ijod/1554891
Lists xerostomia, dysgeusia, radiation-induced caries, and oral candidiasis as common multifactorial complications of cancer therapy.
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N, J., K, P., M, Z., & K, S. (2026). Current approaches to comprehensive oral care after cancer therapy.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.17219/dmp/216725
Observes that dental caries in older adults is strongly associated with xerostomia.
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MS, L., L, R., O, C., S, D., L, O., & M, H. (2026). Dental Caries in Older Adults: A Narrative Review for Non-Dental Providers.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23080965
Discusses the need for sodium fluoride oral gels specifically for the prevention of dental caries in xerostomic patients.
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Kosolpatanadurong, C. & Kusonwiriyawong, C. (2023). Development of 2% w/w sodium fluoride oral gels for prevention of dental caries in patients with xerostomia. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.59796/jcst.v13n2.2023.1743
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Multiple retrieved sources explicitly link xerostomia to complications like dental caries, candidiasis, and taste alterations (dysgeusia). No papers refute the claim, leading to a verdict of supported.
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