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Awareness of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws Among Dental Hygienists in Saudi Arabia.

International journal of dental hygiene · Aldhafiri M, Alayadi H, Alwadi M, Alkhateeb AA, Alghamdi M, Almasoud G · 2026-07-30

Less than half of Saudi Arabian dental hygienists were aware of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws, with very few able to identify the specific drugs causing the condition or its management guidelines, regardless of their education level or experience.

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