Plan around health conditions and medicines

Medical considerations

How medical history, medicines and current stability affect dental planning.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients With Diabetes

For diabetes, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients With High Blood Pressure

For high blood pressure, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients With Heart Disease

For heart disease, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients Taking Blood Thinners

For blood-thinning medication, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients With Bleeding Disorders

For a bleeding disorder, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits After a Stroke

For a recent stroke, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients With Dementia

For dementia, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients With Parkinson's Disease

For Parkinson's disease, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients With Kidney Disease or Dialysis

For kidney disease or dialysis, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients With Liver Disease

For liver disease, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients With COPD or Respiratory Disease

For COPD or respiratory disease, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients Using Oxygen Therapy

For the use of oxygen therapy, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients With a Tracheostomy

For a tracheostomy, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients With Epilepsy

For epilepsy, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Dental Care for Patients Taking Bisphosphonates or Denosumab

For bisphosphonate or denosumab treatment, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits During Chemotherapy

For chemotherapy, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits After Head and Neck Radiotherapy

For head and neck radiotherapy, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Immunocompromised Patients

For a weakened immune system, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients With Autoimmune Conditions

For an autoimmune condition, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients Taking Multiple Medications

For the use of multiple medications, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Medication-Related Dry Mouth

For medication-related dry mouth, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Dental Care for Patients With Dysphagia or Aspiration Risk

For dysphagia or aspiration risk, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients With a Feeding Tube

For a feeding tube, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Home Dental Visits for Patients Living With Frailty

For frailty, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Dental Planning During Palliative and End-of-Life Care

For palliative and end-of-life care, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Dental Visits for Patients With Drug or Latex Allergies

For a drug or latex allergy, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Infective Endocarditis Risk and Antibiotic Prophylaxis

For infective endocarditis risk, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Preparing for a Home Dental Visit After a Previous Medical or Dental Emergency

For a previous medical or dental emergency, current medical details decide what dental care is safe at home and when a clinic is safer — so it helps to share them before the visit.

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Thinking about a home visit?

Whenever you are ready, you can share the area and the main concern. A provider can then advise whether a home visit is suitable, who would attend and what happens next.

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