Evaluation of oral health in patients with mental disorders attended at the clinic of oral diagnosis of a public university

Evaluation of oral health in patients with mental disorders attended at the clinic of oral diagnosis of a public university

INTRODUCTION: Many people suffering from mental disorders fail to adequately perform self-care, especially in relation to personal hygiene and in particular to oral hygiene. For these individuals, the prevention and ongoing clinical monitoring are essential. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the oral diseas...

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Main Authors: Marina Sena Lopes Da Silva Sacchetto, Natália Silva Andrade, Maria Hellen Sâmia Fortes Brito, Divana Maria Martins Parente Lira, Simone Souza Lobão Veras Barros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual Paulista
Series:Revista de Odontologia da UNESP
Subjects:
mental disorders
self care
oral hygiene
oral health
professional training
health education
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-25772013000500005&lng=en&tlng=en

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