title: Dental treatment needs among hospitalized adult mental patients.
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 prophylaxis, calculus removal, and periodontal therapy. The patients' needs varied depending on several demographic factors, including length of hospitalization and psychiatric diagnoses.
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Barnes
authors.forename: E H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Parker
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Lyon
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Armentrout
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Cole
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000341:Affective Disorders, Psychotic; D000368:Aged; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003753:Dental Health Surveys; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006302:Health Services Research; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012559:Schizophrenia; D014768:Virginia