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A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis
Published on: May 10, 2022
The eating disorders: 1. Current scientific understanding and dental implications
Angela Ashcroft1, Alexander Milosevic
1Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L3 5PS, UK.
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The eating disorders are a group of related but distinct disturbances in eating behaviour with wide-ranging effects. This first part describes the epidemiology, aetiology, general clinical features and specific dental sequelae associated with the eating disorders. Part 2 discusses psychological aspects of management as well as dental treatment.
Clinical Relevance:
Dental health can be compromised in patients with an eating disorder. Dentists should understand the medical, psychological and dental features and competently manage any secondary dental problems.
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