title: The thyroid gland and the dental practitioner.
abstract: The thyroid gland has an important function in almost every aspect of human physiology. As well, its location in the neck allows for easy evaluation by the dentist. Part I of this paper reviews the normal functions of the thyroid gland as well as systemic effects caused by abnormal function. This is supplemented by easily-acquired methods of physical examination of the thyroid gland suitable for the dental practitioner. Part II is a case report highlighting the potential adverse effects of dental treatment of a patient who had poorly controlled thyroid function following total thyroidectomy.
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D003815:Dentists; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology