ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF RENAL DISEASES

Chronic Kidney Disease has become a major public health problem worldwide. The number of patients needing a kidney transplant is increasing, and as this group of patients grows, its dental needs will also increase. It is important to coordinate with the nephrologist the dental intervention considering the possible deterioration of general conditions of the patient during and after the dental treatment. Patients have to be treated considering all issues correlated to the kidney dysfunction and inserted in a strict follow-up program until transplantation. Early detection of oral pathologies and strong preventive measures can minimize the need for extensive dental care. The involvement of the patient is central to increase the motivation for oral health.

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Dr. Hadi Raza did BDS from Rama Dental College, Kanpur and Post Graduate Diploma in Bioethics & Medical Ethics (PGDBEME) in Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru. He is currently pursuing MDS from Yenepoya Dental College, Mangaluru in the Department of Public Health Dentistry. He had attained many international and national conferences.