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Podcast: BackTable ENT
Episode: Ep. 103 Xerostomia: The Dentist's Perspective with Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj
Description: In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Agan invite two comprehensive dentists, Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj and Dr. Anushka Gaglani, back to the show to discuss diagnosis and treatment of xerostomia.---SHOW NOTESFirst, the doctors explain common causes of xerostomia, which include multiple medications and comorbid conditions. Lifestyle factors, such as mouth breathing, alcohol consumption, tobacco usage, smoking, and dehydration can also contribute to xerostomia. Less common causes of xerostomia include Sjogren syndrome, chemotherapy, radiation, and radioactive iodine exposure. Then...