Gustatory and olfactory considerations: examination and treatment in general practice.
Gustatory and olfactory problems have deleterious consequences to systemic health, nutritional status and quality of life. Since patients with these problems are initially seen by dentists, they should be identified, treated and referred to other health care providers when appropriate. Care of these patients should be included in the general dental practice.
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Department of Oral Medicine/Pathology/Surgery, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor 48109-1078.
D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D000857:Olfaction Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012903:Smell / Q000502:physiology; D013649:Taste / Q000502:physiology; D013651:Taste Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy