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The impact of oral manifestations of scleroderma on quality of life

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Professor Liz Walker E.Walker@hull.ac.uk
Professor of Health and Social Work Research, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Culture)

Dr Liz Price

Project Description

Scleroderma is know to have significant, chronic, impacts on dental health and presentation resulting in pain, great discomfort and facial disfigurement. This effects both the management of the condition but also leads to stigmatisation and social isolation. It is poorly understand by some health practitioners yet it is very prominent, troubling for people living with scleroderma.

Status Project Complete
Funder(s) Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK
Value £36,769.00
Project Dates Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2024

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