Oral health effects, brushing habits and management of methamphetamine users for the general dental practitioner

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D. A. Smit
S. Naidoo
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[1] Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery,Department of Community Oral Health
[2] Senior Professor and Principal Specialist,undefined
[3] University of the Western Cape,undefined
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British Dental Journal | 2015年 / 218卷
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Highlights that users of methamphetamine have a higher prevalence of dental caries compared to non-users.Reports the results of a study carried out in the Western Cape, South Africa to determine the oral health status of methamphetamine users.Suggests that dentists can play a key role in the detection and early management of drug addiction.
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