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THE ROLE OF NURSING STAFF IN SCREENING FOR ORAL HEALTH ISSUES IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS

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Alenzi Fahd Saud M, Sami Ateiah K Alharbi, Bandar Abdullah Alshammari, Ali Qasem Ali Tawhari, Mamdouh Mohammed Somehan Alrashdi, Husseina Mohsen Al Mutairi, Mona Hamed Almalki, Yahya Hady Mohammed
» doi: 10.53555/ecb/2022.11.11.226

Abstract

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is associated with a number of complications, including oral health issues. Nursing staff play a critical role in identifying and addressing these issues in primary care settings. This review article examines the current literature on the role of nursing staff in screening for oral health issues in patients with diabetes in primary care settings. The article highlights the importance of oral health screening in this population and discusses the various screening tools and protocols that nursing staff can use to identify oral health issues. The article also explores the various interventions that nursing staff can implement to address these issues and improve the overall health outcomes of patients with diabetes. Nursing staff play a critical role in identifying and addressing oral health issues in patients with diabetes in primary care settings. Oral health screening should be a routine part of diabetes management, and nursing staff should be trained in the various screening tools and protocols. Interventions such as patient education, referral to dental professionals, and oral health promotion programs can help improve the overall health outcomes of patients with diabetes.

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