Explorative study of stimulated saliva proteome in head and neck cancer patients pre- and post-treatment.

Objectives: to compare saliva proteome of patients before treatment of head and neck cancer and six months post-treatment with controls.

Design: Five dentate patients and five age and gender-matched controls were included. The stimulated salivary secretion rate was determined, and saliva was stored at -80 °C.

Dental care professionals' awareness of oral dryness and its clinical management: a questionnaire-based study.

Background: Despite the high prevalence of oral dryness and awareness of its complications, there is limited research on the clinical management of patients with oral dryness in general dental care.

Purpose: To (1) describe and compare awareness among dental care professionals regarding saliva functions, potential causes and complications of oral dryness, and patient management (2) Investigate if the length of professional experience influences these aspects.

Methods: A digital self-administrated survey was sent to 2668 dental care professionals working in the general dental care, Public Dental Service, in Sweden.