Why does patient mental health matter? Part 1: The scope of psychiatry within dentistry

Abstract

This is the first article in a series looking at psychiatric presentations in dentistry. This article explores the scope of psychiatry within dentistry including oral presentations associated with common mental disorders. A fictionalized case-based discussion is used as an example to illustrate the presentation of deliberate oral self-harm (DOSH) and how the dentist proceeds. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article relays the links between psychiatry and dentistry for the GDP and highlights the clinical impact of psychiatric conditions.