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Attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder: making a case for multidisciplinary management

  • Guru Ramanathan1
  • George E. White2

1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1 Kneeland Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA. Nutricia USA, 6111 Broker sound Parkway NW, Boca Raton, FL 33487, USA

2Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1 Kneeland Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA

DOI: 10.17796/jcpd.25.3.gx4131w514x45138 Vol.25,Issue 3,July 2001 pp.249-253

Published: 01 July 2001

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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is characterized by a cluster of age-inappropriate behavioral abnormalities comprising inattentivity, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The definition is con-troverisal and without an accurate diagnosis. Therefore, it seems prudent that a multidisciplinary treat-ment protocol should begin with non-drug psychological and behavioral strategies plus nutritional intervention.


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