The implementation of a place based dental home is essential to improving and maintaining the oral health of this vulnerable patient population.

Dental hygienists should be prepared to provide sound, evidence based information on good nutrition in order to help patients achieve optimal health.

Dental hygienists should be able to recognize these common oral conditions in order to reassure patients and provide necessary treatment, as well as to rule out the presence of malignancies.

Follow these strategies to provide safe and effective care to patients with this autoimmune disorder.