Dry mouth- a growing diagnosis. The causes and management of the dry mouth

** This session is intended for Dental Hygienists & Therapists, Dentists **

This lecture explores the condition of dry mouth, looking at causes, prevalence, and impact.

Aims & Objectives: 

• Understanding the effects of aging and hyposalivation on our oral health.  

• The dental challenges when there is a lack of saliva.  

• How do we help our patients grow old healthily. 

Development Outcomes: 

A, B, C 

Hosted by Dr. Michael Heffernan and Dr. Toby Edwards-Lunn  

Michael Heffernan graduated from Guy’s Hospital (UK) and completed his Masters Degree in Prosthodontics at the University of Iowa (USA). His research won the prestigious John J. Sharry Research Prize from the American College of Prosthodontists. Michael was awarded a scholarship at the University of Florida in a dedicated implant fellowship. He returned to the UK and works clinically as a Specialist Prosthodontist. He has lectured internationally on implant dentistry and co-founded Dr Heff’s Remarkable Mints in 2014. His passion remains in research and spreading the preventative dentistry message. 

Toby Edwards-Lunn is part owner of a private general practice in Eastbourne East Sussex. He qualified from Guys in 2000 and was awarded his MRFDS RCS in 2005. Since then, he has based himself in general practice at West Terrace in Eastbourne. His practice has strong preventative emphasis utilizing a team approach in all aspects of dentistry. He passionately believes in enabling his patients to get involved in all aspects of their oral well being by educating them and ensuring a strong working relationship between patient and clinician. In 2016 he joined forces with Mike Heffernan to create Dr Heff’s Remarkable mints after seeing how there was space for all day protection for teeth.

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