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The Effects Of Celiac Disease On Oral Health In Children And Adults, Marissa Balducci, Katarina Jones
The Effects Of Celiac Disease On Oral Health In Children And Adults, Marissa Balducci, Katarina Jones
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Objectives: Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by intolerance to dietary gluten in genetically predisposed subjects. To ensure affected patients receive optimal dental care, it is necessary for dental professionals to recognize the oral manifestations of celiac disease in both children and adults. Upon associating oral conditions with celiac disease, the dental provider should be able to present recommendations to the patient, contributing to an improvement in their oral health.
Methods: This review of the literature used PubMed to identify relevant professional research articles with publication after 2017. MesH terms utilized in the search process were …