title: Toothwear histories: a sensitive issue.
abstract: Wear of the surface of the teeth is a natural consequence of ageing, but various conditions can render it pathological. In this article the authors describe two strategies for obtaining sensitive, personal information from patients who may be reluctant to disclose such details to a stranger.
authors.affiliation: United Medical and Dental Schools, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Kidd
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000009:adverse effects; D001628:Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects; D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects; D005638:Fruit / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D014839:Vomiting / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational