Dental treatment needs among hospitalized adult mental patients |
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| Authors: | GEORGE P. BARNES DDS MSD EDWARD H. ALLEN DDS MA WARREN A. PARKER DDS MPH THAYER C. LYON DDS PhD WILLIAM ARMENTROUT DDS JAMES S. COLE DDS |
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| Affiliation: | Associate professor, department of community health and preventive dentistry, Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Ave, Dallas, 75246;Chief, dental services, Western State Hospital, Staunton, VA.;Professor, department of community health and preventive dentistry, Baylor College of Dentistry;Professor, department of community health and preventive dentistry, Baylor College of Dentistry;Staff dentist, dental services, Western State Hospital.;Director, computer services, Baylor College of Dentistry. |
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| Abstract: | This survey determines the dental care needs of hospitalized adults with psychiatric and mental disorders. Comprehensive clinical and radiographic oral examinations, conducted on 33% of the patients in a large state mental hospital, found that extensive unmet needs existed in this population. The major requirements were for prophylaxes, calculus removal, and periodontal therapy. The patients' needs varied depending on several demographic factors, including length of hospitalization and psychiatric diagnoses. |
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