• Gail Cherry-Peppers, Cheryl Fryer, Andrea D Jackson, Xinbin Gu, Debra Ford, Alison Glascoe, Dawn Smith, Meirong Liu, Jacquelyn Dunmore-Griffith, Gillian Robinson-Warner, Crystal McIntosh, Jezelle Sonnier, Lisa Slade, Adel Rizkalla, Shakeya Mundey, Nyree Dawson, Manouchka Fleurinord, Baron Edmonson, Courtney Ford, Jillian Griffith, Gretchen Peppers, Kavya Muttanahally, Fatima Mncube-Barnes, and Terri Watkins-Bryant.
• Associate Professor, Director Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Howard University College of Dentistry, Howard University College of Dentistry. Electronic address: gail.cherrypeppers@howard.edu.
• J Natl Med Assoc. 2024 Dec 1; 116 (6): 636641636-641.

AbstractSickle Cell Disease (SCD) is genetically described as an autosomal blood disorder resulting from the presence of a mutated form of hemoglobin. Morbidity, frequency of crisis, degree of anemia, and organ systems involved vary considerably per patient. Dental health professionals and other specialists commonly request comprehensive medical consultations prior to performing complex periodontal, endodontic, and surgical procedures. In order to have successful dental outcomes and minimize posttreatment dental complications, relevant disease indicators are noted. This review is to raise awareness of the impact of oral diseases in patients with sickle cell disease and to emphasize the importance of full medical disclosure, radiographic interpretation, and a well-documented medical history, and a well-written consultation which can guide treatment planning and greatly improve the course of dental treatment.Copyright © 2023. Published by Elsevier Inc.

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