Oral Effects of Eating Disorders

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene April 26, 2022

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By Marleen Azzam, DHSc, RDH; and Cristina Casa-Levine, EdD, RDH

Oral health professionals are well positioned to identify early signs of eating disorders and refer patients to the appropriate healthcare professionals.1 Understanding how to recognize the oral implications and manifestations of eating disorders and how to implement appropriate screening tools are critical in helping patients receive the treatment required for recovery.

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