Dry Mouth and the Impact on Patients

Speaker: Margaret Black

Date: June 12, 2026

Time: 09:00‐10:00

Room: Atrium 2

The aim of this session is to introduce participants to the condition of dry mouth and what the best management strategies are so that they will be able to help improve the quality of life for those suffering with dry mouth.

Objectives

By the end of this session participants will have been:

1. Introduced to dry mouth and how it can impact patients.
2. Provided with knowledge on causes of dry mouth and how to spot the signs in patients.
3. Educated on recommended products to use and how patients can manage their symptoms.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this session participants should be able to:

1. Understand dry mouth as a condition and how to recognise it in patients.
2. Recognise the prevalence and causes of dry mouth.
3. Outline patient impacts.
4. Implement management strategies.

General Dental Council eCPD outcomes: C.