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Newest firstPurpose This study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to examine associations between the use of four illicit drugs (cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine) and the dental caries experience among adults in the US using the Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index. Materials and methods Data from NHANES 2017-2018, a cross-sectional study that included adults…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objectives Opioid use has significantly increased in Germany in recent years. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the oral health, dental hygiene, self-perceived pain, and functional limitations of opioid-addicted patients with a healthy control group. Materials and methods 50 opioid-addicted patients (OAP) attending substitution treatment at the Centre for Addiction Medicine of the Department of Psychiatry a…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectivesLittle is known about how major mental distresses such as depression, anxiety, and suicide impact key oral health behaviors, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Iran. This study assesses whether depressive and anxious moods and suicidal ideation, rapidly screened indicators of these distresses, relate to toothbrushing frequency and dental attendance among a sample of Iranian adu…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundIrans Students Oral Health Promotion Program (SOHPP) aimed to improve primary school childrens oral health, but parental perceptions of this program, as key stakeholders, remain underexplored. This study explores parents perceptions of Irans SOHPP, the sociodemographic factors shaping them, and childrens post-program oral health behaviors. MethodsConducted at four randomly selected comprehensive healthca…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cannabidiol presents several benefits, including but not limited to its analgesic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-pruritic, and anti-cancer properties. In this clinical trial, the antimicrobial impact of CBD-infused lozenges on Streptococcus mutans was examined using quantitative polymerized chain reaction (qPCR) bacterial analysis. This clinical trial involved 30 dental hygiene and nursing st…
BackgroundTribal elderly is a vulnerable population due to their geographic location and lack of access to healthcare services. This study aims to assess the oral health status of tribal elderly in Bangladesh and identify any associated risk factors. MethodsThis cross-sectional pilot survey was conducted among 280 tribal elderlies aged 60 years and above residing in the main tribal residing region in Bangladesh. T…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cannabis use is prevalent among adolescents and young adults in the US. Virtually all modes of cannabis consumption involve the oral cavity, and previous studies have linked cannabis use with poorer oral health. We sought to identify associations between cannabis use and various oral health outcomes and behaviors among individuals 12-25 years of age, and to discuss implications for orthodontists who largely intera…
Open article record in new tab ↗INTRODUCTION: Oral health of drug abusers has received less attention. Drug users may also have special needs in relation to receiving dental care. Evaluation of the oral health status of drug abusers is important as in India, where the disease burden is enormous, and availability of curative treatment is quite inadequate, preventive approach shall prove to be better than curative treatment. AIM: To determine the…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background marijuana, the common name for cannabis sativa preparations, is one of the most consumed drug all over the world, both at therapeutical and recreational levels. With the legalization of medical uses of cannabis in many countries, and even its recreational use in most of these, the prevalence of marijuana use has markedly risen over the last decade. At the same time, there is also a higher prevalence in…
Background Dental plaque is a global health problem affecting people of various age groups. Cannabinoids are gaining enormous research attention due to its beneficial properties for various applications. A preliminary observation on antimicrobial property of cannabinoids against dental plaque bacteria has been reported recently. As a follow-up research, here we report the in vitro evaluation of cannabinoids infuse…
Open article record in new tab ↗Electronic nicotine product use is increasing in the U.S., but few studies have addressed its effects on oral health. The goal of this work was to determine the association between electronic nicotine product use and periodontal disease. Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health adult survey data from 2013⁻2016 (waves 1, 2 and 3) was used for the analysis. Longitudinal electronic nicotine product users used elec…
Background The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the impact of oral health conditions, socioeconomic status and use of specific substances on quality of life of alcohol and drug addicted persons, receiving care at outpatient treatment facilities in Brazil. Methods A random sample of 262 participants, mean age 37 years, from Psychosocial Care Centers for Alcohol and Drugs (CAPS AD) located in three…