Eating disorders and the dentist

Br Dent J. 1999 Feb 13;186(3):109-13. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4800036.

Abstract

Dentists are likely to encounter patients who have eating disorders. The paper explains the various types and considers both the risk factors, and the psychological and medical complications. The effect on oral health and the principles of dental management are outlined. Dentists have an important part to play in the overall care of these patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anorexia Nervosa / complications
  • Anorexia Nervosa / diagnosis
  • Anorexia Nervosa / psychology
  • Bulimia / complications
  • Bulimia / diagnosis
  • Bulimia / psychology
  • Dental Caries / etiology
  • Dentists*
  • Feeding and Eating Disorders / classification
  • Feeding and Eating Disorders / complications
  • Feeding and Eating Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Feeding and Eating Disorders / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mouth Diseases / etiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Saliva / chemistry
  • Saliva / metabolism
  • Tooth Diseases / etiology
  • Tooth Diseases / therapy
  • Tooth Erosion / etiology
  • Tooth Erosion / pathology