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<p>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): an overview and considerations for the dental practitioner<br><br>Lieutenant M. Angela Dietrich, DC, USNR, Captain John A. VanDercreek, DC, USN and Captain Thomas J. Canaan, DC, USN<br><br>Introduction<br>GERD is a common condition classically defined as the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus producing mucosal damage or chronic symptoms. The total healthcare costs of GERD are high, and medications used to treat symptoms are expensive.<br><br>Although there is no gender predilection for GERD, the typical symptoms of heartburn (pyrosis) and acid regurgitation affect 20% or more of American adults. These symptoms significantly impair quality of life and are among the most common complaints encountered by primary care physicians.
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<br>Subjects: Gastroesophageal Reflux ;  heartburn</div>
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U.S. Navy. Naval Postgraduate Dental School</div>
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