Many different conditions, some short term and others long term, can disrupt the production of saliva. 1  drugs and medications â about 600 drugs and medications, both legal and illegal, are known to cause dry mouth.  dehydration â drinking too little fluid can cause thick saliva and a dry mouth.
Full-Time Employee (FTE) Any employee who works an average of at least 30 hours per week for more than 120 days in a year. Part-time employees work an average of less than 30 hours per week.
Generally speaking, most employers consider 40 hours or more to be full-time employment and anything less part-time. However, in their statistical analysis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates one to 34 hours as part-time employment and 35+ as full-time.