The Need for Psychiatric-Dental Liason in the Treatment of Bulimia

The Need for Psychiatric-Dental Liason in the Treatment of Bulimia

During dental examinations 38% of 66 outpatients with bulimia were found to have evidence of significant enamel erosion, and chronicity of vomiting was significantly associated with erosion. Liaison with colleagues in dentistry is necessary when working with bulimic patients.

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of psychiatry 1986-06, Vol.143 (6), p.783
Hauptverfasser: Simmons, Mark S, Grayden, Sharon K, Mitchell, James E
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Eating disorders
Medical research
Psychiatry
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Zusammenfassung:During dental examinations 38% of 66 outpatients with bulimia were found to have evidence of significant enamel erosion, and chronicity of vomiting was significantly associated with erosion. Liaison with colleagues in dentistry is necessary when working with bulimic patients.
ISSN:0002-953X
1535-7228