Schizophrenia and Oral Healthcare

From Volume 31, Issue 9, November 2004 | Pages 510-515

Authors

Michael Stanfield

BSc, BDS, MSc, MSND RCS(Edin.), DipDSed

Senior Dental Officer (Special Care and Sedation), Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Trust

Articles by Michael Stanfield

Abstract

Schizophrenia is a relatively common form of psychotic illness, which can be extremely debilitating. This article aims to present an overview for the dental team, including the implications for oral health and dental treatment.

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