Xerostomia is not a disease but it is a serious condition that is annoying and
uncomfortable. Xerostomia is usually caused by a disease or an underlying
condition. It affects a patient’s quality of life while speaking, eating or even trying
to sleep. Hypo-salivation can damage the tissues of the mouth while presenting
a clinical challenge. Twenty-five percent of patients suffer from this affliction.
Contrary to myth, age is not a cause of dry mouth. This course will turn attendees
into dry mouth superheroes!