Efron Lisa A, Sherman Jeffrey A
Hyperactivity, Attention, and Learning Problems Clinic, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.
Dent Today. 2005 Feb;24(2):134-9; quiz 139-40.
ADHD is a common disorder that affects individuals of all ages. A thorough evaluation is necessary to make an accurate diagnosis. Symptoms of the disorder can be managed by pharmacological and psychosocial interventions. Due to the high baserate of the disorder as well as its chronic nature, ADHD patients are likely seen frequently in any dental practice. Accordingly, it is necessary for the clinician to be familiar with the disorder as well as with strategies for managing it.
注意力缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）是一种影响各年龄段人群的常见疾病。进行准确诊断需要全面评估。该疾病的症状可通过药物和心理社会干预来控制。由于该疾病的高发病率及其慢性特点，ADHD患者很可能在任何牙科诊所都经常就诊。因此，临床医生有必要熟悉该疾病及其管理策略。
