title: Body dysmorphic disorder: diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: Our society constantly sees images of athletes and models in movies and magazines and on television. These people often are presented as representing the ideals of the human body. These images can have a significant effect on people who already are predisposed to being preoccupied with their appearance, those who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). People who have this disorder are preoccupied with certain aspects of their bodies and often seek to remedy their perceived flaws with cosmetic treatment. A general dentist may be the first health care worker who has an opportunity to intervene and assist these people in getting treatment. Patients may have unrealistic expectations for certain procedures, so assessing their psychological status is an important part of treatment planning and diagnosis. Patient expectations should be determined and the ability to provide care that meets those expectations should be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Comprehensive Care Clinic, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington, USA.
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Herren
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Armentrout
authors.forename: Marcus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Higgins
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001835:Body Weight; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D014073:Tooth Bleaching; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors