Attention deficit disorder: implications for dental practice
Lisa A Efron1, Jeffrey A Sherman
1Hyperactivity, Attention, and Learning Problems Clinic, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA. lefron@cnmc.org
Abstract:
ADHD is a common disorder that affects individuals of all ages. A thorough evaluation is necessary to make an accurate diagnosis. Symptoms of the disorder can be managed by pharmacological and psychosocial interventions. Due to the high baserate of the disorder as well as its chronic nature, ADHD patients are likely seen frequently in any dental practice. Accordingly, it is necessary for the clinician to be familiar with the disorder as well as with strategies for managing it.
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