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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 …

Aim The aim of this article is to present a review of the literature on eating disorders and
related oral implications in order to provide oral healthcare professionals and psychiatrists …

Background: Recent attention being paid to the oral-systemic disease paradigm has focused
not only on the potential systemic complications linked to oral inflammation and infection but …

The eating disorders are a group of related but distinct disturbances in eating behaviour with
wide-ranging effects. The first part in this series described the scientific background, clinical …

Food avoidance and disordered eating behavior are hallmarks of the psychopathologic
disorders known as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is …

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder are
a serious concern in women's oral health and a clinical challenge to dental professionals …

Dental hygienists are in a prime position to assess and treat the symptoms of eating
disorders, and refer to the proper medical healthcare professionals. Some patients may …

Background Screening and treatment guidance for somatic sequalae of eating disorders
typically include specifics such as laboratory testing, observable physical signs, and …

Results Oral manifestations of eating disorders represent a challenge to the dental
practitioner. Dental erosion, caries, xerostomia, enlargement of parotide glands, traumatized …