Oral care for people with cystic fibrosis requiring a solid organ transplant

Abstract

This clinical feature outlines the oral concerns that may arise in patients requiring solid organ transplantation as a result of cystic fibrosis. The aim of the feature is to provide recommendations to dental practitioners for the pre-surgery dental health check and post- transplantation dental management of such patients. It also outlines therapeutic management of solid organ transplant patients who may have oral consequences.