Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine - Volume 65, Number 5&6, Page 355

Volume 65 Number 5&6
October/November 1998 back to contents

Oral Manifestations of Nutrient Deficiencies 355

Riva Touger-Decker, M.S., Ph.D.

From the School of Health Related Professions, New Jersey Dental School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ. Assistant Professor and Program Director of Clinical Nutrition, and Clinical Assistant Professor.

Address correspondence to Riva Touger-Decker, M.S., Ph.D., University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - SHRP, Department of Primary Care, 65 Bergen Street, Room 158, Newark NJ, 07107-3001.

ABSTRACT
There is a synergistic relationship between nutrition, oral health, and disease. Nutrient deficiency may result in oral symptomatology. Oral conditions and systemic diseases associated with oral manifestations may lead to nutrient deficiencies as a consequence of compromised mastication and swallowing, pain, or discomfort. Health professionals must recognize the manifestations of these deficiencies, consider their causes and provide early treatment to prevent further compromise in nutrition status and to promote optimal nutrition, oral and overall health.

KEY WORDS
Nutrition, oral cavity, oral manifestations of nutrient deficiencies

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Volume 65 Number 5&6 October/November 1998	back to contents

Oral Manifestations of Nutrient Deficiencies	355
Riva Touger-Decker, M.S., Ph.D.
From the School of Health Related Professions, New Jersey Dental School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ. Assistant Professor and Program Director of Clinical Nutrition, and Clinical Assistant Professor. Address correspondence to Riva Touger-Decker, M.S., Ph.D., University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - SHRP, Department of Primary Care, 65 Bergen Street, Room 158, Newark NJ, 07107-3001.