Anorexia and bulimia nervosa (the eating disorders): conditions of interest to the dental practitioner

Objectives: This paper aims to give the dental practitioner an insight into the impact of the eating disorders on sufferers. Methods: A review of the psychiatric literature on the diagnosis, aetiology and treatment of these conditions is given. Conclusions: The dental practitioner is in an ideal position to identify the warning signs of these conditions before they have attracted medical attention.