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Upon completion of this article the reader should be able to:



List the causes of dental erosion.
Discuss the association between dental erosion and acid reflux.
Discuss the relationship of salt content, acidity, and buffering capacity upon dental erosion.
Describe the usual appearance of dental erosion secondary to bulimia.
Discuss Eccles? classification of dental erosions.
List the behavioral strategies for the management for gastric reflux disease.
Understand the importance for a medical consultation when dental evidence leads to suspicion of gastric reflux.
Discuss the importance of citrus fruit and juices as a contributing factor to dental erosion.
Discuss the importance of rinsing the mouth after acid reflux before beginning oral hygiene procedures.