Survey of prevalence of xerostomia in a population of Kerman, Iran, attending medical and dental clinics

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The effects of xerostomia on oral health have been studied for decades; however, the prevalence of this disorder in the general population remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of xerostomia in the population of Kerman, Iran. METHODS:...

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Main Authors: Maryam Rad, Goli Chamani, Arash Shahravan, Nasim Hedayati, Fahimeh Alizadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kerman University of Medical Sciences 2013-04-01
Series:Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology
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Online Access:http://johoe.kmu.ac.ir/index.php/johoe/article/view/29