Dental care characteristics in patients with chronic kidney disease in Panama 2020–2024.
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Introduction: chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a growing public health problem worldwide and in Panama due to its high prevalence and associated systemic complications. Among these, oral manifestations such as periodontal disease, xerostomia, and mucosal lesions are frequently observed and may negatively affect patients’ quality of life. However, dental care provided to this population within the public health system has been scarcely documented.
Objective: to determine the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of dental care recorded in electronic medical records of patients with CKD at the Caja de Seguro Social of Panama between 2020 and 2024.
Methods: an observational, descriptive, quantitative, and retrospective study is conducted through the review of 3499 electronic medical records of patients diagnosed with CKD registered in the institutional system. Sociodemographic variables, comorbidities, dental diagnoses according to ICD-10, dental procedures performed, number of dental visits, and prescribed medications are analyzed.
Results: patterns of dental care in patients with CKD were identified. The most common dental diagnoses include periodontal disease and dental caries. The most frequent procedures are dental examination, prophylaxis, restorations, and tooth extractions. Variability is also observed in the number of registered visits and in the prescription of analgesic and antibiotic medications.
Conclusion: characterizing dental care in patients with CKD provides valuable information to better understand the clinical needs of this population and highlights the importance of strengthening interdisciplinary dental management protocols, preventive strategies, and training programs for healthcare professionals.
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