Prevalence of dental disorders among people with mental illness: An umbrella review.

Jisu ChoiJosh PriceSamuel RyderDan J SiskindMarco SolmiMeshary Khaled N Alotiby

Published in: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry (2021)

Mental health clinicians should screen for oral diseases when treating those with mental illness and facilitate referral to affordable dental clinics when indicated. Prevention should be a priority, including the promotion of dental care, as well as the management of xerostomia when psychopharmacologic agents are prescribed.

Keyphrases

mental illness
mental health
oral health
primary care
palliative care
healthcare
quality improvement
pain management
meta analyses