The three shires early intervention dental trial: a real world cluster randomised controlled trial

People with serious mental illness are more likely to experience oral disease and
have greater oral treatment needs than the general population1,2. Some suggestions
for this include the side effects of medication, experiencing barriers to treatment, and
that dental problems are not well recognised by mental health professionals or are
not seen as a priority3,4.
Poor oral health has a serious impact on quality of life, everyday functioning, social
inclusion and self-esteem.