Fibromyalgia syndrome: considerations for dental hygienists

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...

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Published in:	Journal of dental hygiene Vol. 89; no. 2; p. 76
Main Authors:	Walters, Amber, Tolle, Susan L, McCombs, Gayle M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-2015
Subjects:	Dental Care Dental Hygienists Fibromyalgia - complications Fibromyalgia - diagnosis Fibromyalgia - physiopathology Fibromyalgia - therapy Humans Mouth Diseases - etiology Mouth Diseases - therapy Patient Education as Topic orofacial pain oral hygiene special needs medically complex patients fibromyalgia
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Summary:	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.
ISSN:	1553-0205