Psychiatric illness is extremely common and the general dental practitioner (GDP) will inevitably encounter patients with such an illness. This article outlines common psychiatric conditions that the GDP should be familiar with alongside its impact on oral health. It also gives a systematic approach to dealing with a patient who presents to practice with an undiagnosed psychiatric illness, whereby the illness interferes with delivery of suitable dental care.
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