Jen Post
Jen Post works in the Prevention Lab at 3M Oral Care in St. Paul, Minnesota. She worked clinically as a dental hygienist for 16 years and was previously an adjunct professor of dental hygiene at the University of Minnesota, where she lectured and conducted research.
5 Common Health Conditions Associated with Xerostomia
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Several years ago, I had a patient who went from having no problems and uncomplicated dental appointments to suddenly having to carry water with her everywhere. She also required frequent squirts of water during her dental cleaning just to help keep her mouth comfortable....