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Eating disorders and the dental practitioner

U Schmidt1, J Treasure

  • 1Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital Trust, London, UK.

The European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
|July 29, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Dental professionals can identify eating disorders and minimize oral health damage. This paper reviews common eating disorders and the dental role in patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral health
  • Psychiatry
  • Public health

Background:

  • Eating disorders are a growing societal and medical concern.
  • Dental practitioners play a crucial role in early detection and management.
  • Oral health complications are significant in patients with eating disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the key features of prevalent eating disorders.
  • To discuss the dental profession's role in identifying eating disorders.
  • To explore the dental management of oral health issues in patients with eating disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common eating disorders.
  • Analysis of oral manifestations associated with eating disorders.
  • Discussion of dental interventions and long-term care strategies.

Main Results:

  • Specific oral signs and symptoms are indicative of eating disorders.
  • Early dental identification can lead to timely medical intervention.
  • Proactive dental care can mitigate severe oral health sequelae.

Conclusions:

  • The dental team is vital in recognizing eating disorders.
  • Minimizing dental erosion and other oral pathologies is a key responsibility.
  • Collaborative care between dental and medical professionals improves patient outcomes.

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