TY - JOUR
AU - W. Jerjes
A1 - 
AB - OBJECTIVES: To highlight the critical need for integrated healthcare approaches for individuals with severe mental disorders and poor oral health. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Review and discussion of factors contributing to elevated DMFT (decayed, missing, and filled primary teeth) indices in individuals with severe mental disorders. RESULTS: Higher DMFT indices are reported in individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder due to medication side effects, cognitive impairments, and socio-economic challenges. CONCLUSIONS: Emphasis on the necessity of combining mental and dental health services through regular dental check-ups, specialized education programs, and professional collaboration. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Integrated healthcare strategies are essential to improve overall patient care and well-being for those with severe mental disorders.
AD - Research and Development Unit, Hammersmith and Fulham PCN, London, UK. waseem.jerjes@nhs.net.; Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK. waseem.jerjes@nhs.net.
AN - 39496980
BT - Clin Oral Investig
C5 - Healthcare Disparities
CP - 11
DA - Nov 5
DO - 10.1007/s00784-024-06015-4
DP - NLM
ET - 20241105
IS - 11
JF - Clin Oral Investig
LA - eng
N2 - OBJECTIVES: To highlight the critical need for integrated healthcare approaches for individuals with severe mental disorders and poor oral health. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Review and discussion of factors contributing to elevated DMFT (decayed, missing, and filled primary teeth) indices in individuals with severe mental disorders. RESULTS: Higher DMFT indices are reported in individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder due to medication side effects, cognitive impairments, and socio-economic challenges. CONCLUSIONS: Emphasis on the necessity of combining mental and dental health services through regular dental check-ups, specialized education programs, and professional collaboration. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Integrated healthcare strategies are essential to improve overall patient care and well-being for those with severe mental disorders.
PY - 2024
SN - 1432-6981
SP - 627
ST - The critical intersection of mental health and oral health in severe mental disorders
T1 - The critical intersection of mental health and oral health in severe mental disorders
T2 - Clin Oral Investig
TI - The critical intersection of mental health and oral health in severe mental disorders
U1 - Healthcare Disparities
U3 - 10.1007/s00784-024-06015-4
VL - 28
VO - 1432-6981
Y1 - 2024
ER -