This article is a review of eating disorders and
its impact in oral tissues and their management. As in
most cases dentist are the first to diagnose eating
disorders as it may cause many changes in oral cavity
and its function. Most commonly affected people are teen
girls and adult females. It is classified as Anorexia
nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Binge eating disorder and
pica. Most of these eating disorders are associated with
psychological problem such as depression, anxiety and
obsessive compulsive disorder. Dentist can contact
psychiatrist to help the patient medically and dental
management are given by dentist. Most of the patients
are challenged nutritionally. Thus dentist also play an
important role in identifying and helping patients with
eating disorder.
Keywords : Behavior, Eating Disorder, Nutrition, Oral cavity