Dr Tariq Drabu Advised That Early Dementia Could Be Detected Through Dentistry in 2015
Dr Tariq Drabu said "As dental professionals we could play a vital role in the detection of early stages of dementia in patients."
Manchester, United Kingdom, October 27, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Dr Tariq Drabu is a Manchester born and educated dentist and specialist oral surgeon. He is one of the youngest dentists to ever graduate in the United Kingdom before working in some of the busiest dental hospitals in the UK and Saudi Arabia. Dr Drabu received his Fellowship in Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and is now the owner of the successful Langley Dental Practice. He is also the Clinical Lead Dentist for the Oral Surgery Clinical Assessment and Treatment Services at NHS Heywood Middleton and Rochdale and finds time in his busy schedule to tutor and mentor postgraduate dentists in oral surgery at the UCLAN Dental Clinic in Preston.
Dr Tariq Drabu was speaking about an article published on 19 October 2015 on a leading dental website. The full article can be read on Dentistry.
Dr Tariq Drabu in Manchester said “Early signs of dementia could be identified by dentists when going through their patients oral health. The British Dental Health Foundation has advised that patients with dementia are less likely to maintain good oral health, which could be one of the first signs that there is something wrong. It is up to us as dental professionals to take the relevant steps to ensure that the poor oral health or declination oral health isn't dementia.”
Dr Tariq Drabu went on to say “Patients suffering with dementia may have trouble communicating the problems they are having when it comes to oral health and they are rely on us, their dentists, to identify the signs and help them get the support they need now and moving forward.”
Dr Tariq Drabu closed in saying “Dementia is a progressive disease and early detection could ensure an effective care plan for the patient in the future. There are more than eight hundred and fifty thousand people with dementia in the United Kingdom alone and they anticipate this number will increase to one million by 2025. As dental professionals we could be the first person the patient sees. Identifying the signs and ensuring that they get the care they need can make a significant difference in all aspects of their lives moving forward.”