Efficacy of Screening for GERD in the Dental Setting
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects approximately 20% of the US population. Patients with dental erosion (DE) often exhibit symptoms of GERD, but are rarely referred for further treatment by the dentist. Furthermore, a subset of patients may have dental erosion and esophageal changes consistent with GERD but may not display any clinical symptomsto include patients with a known history of GERD and empirically managed with Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs). The purpose of this study was to determine if the clinical finding of DE is a sufficient indicator to justify a medical referral for GERD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 14, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1127868
Entities
People
- Andrew W. Ellis