SynthesisBMC oral health2020
Dental caries and periodontal disease among people who use drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Comparison of Red-Complex Bacteria Between Saliva and Subgingival Plaque of Periodontitis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2021Pooled it
- Prevalence and high risk behaviours associated with HCV testing among people who inject drugs: a systematic review and Meta-analysis.Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy · 2020Pooled it
- Evaluation of plaque removal by triple-headed manual toothbrush: a randomized controlled clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- The Influence of Oral Health Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Oral Health Risk-Related Behaviours of People in Custodial Settings: An Integrative Review.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Review
- Exploring Associations Between Frequency and Methods of Cannabis Use and Tooth Loss.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2026Article
- A History of Psychiatric Hospitalization and Surgically Managed Facial Abscess: An Observed-to-Expected Association Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Oral Health and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Inpatient Treatment for Heroin-Related Opioid Use Disorder.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Association Between Periodontal Disease and OHRQoL in Substance Use Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study at the Lido Rehabilitation Center.Journal of dental research, dental clinics, dental prospects · 2026Article
- Perceived Barriers and Potential Strategies for People Who Use Drugs in Accessing Oral Healthcare: A Qualitative Study of Service Providers.Community dentistry and oral epidemiology · 2026Article
- A Review of the Impact of Green Tea (Current pharmaceutical design · 2026Review
- Impact of polypharmacy on oral health in the elderly: challenges and management.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Review
- Facilitators and Challenges in Oral Health Care for Iranian Patients Undergoing Opioid Maintenance Treatment: A Qualitative Study.Addiction & health · 2026Article
- Buprenorphine enhancesJournal of oral microbiology · 2026Article
- Dental Caries Status and Associated Factors Among Adults in Southeastern Iran: Findings From the Zahedan Adult Cohort Study.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2025Article
- Drug Court Smiles: Addressing Dental Care Equity for Justice-Involved People.Health promotion practice · 2025Article
- Interaction Between Periodontitis and MASLD: Pathophysiological Associations and Possibilities of Prevention and Therapy.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Oral Health-Related Quality of Life and Oral Health Indices in Patients With Opioid Use Disorder Undergoing Methadone Maintenance Treatment.International journal of dentistry · 2025Article
- Impact of opioid abuse on oral health: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
- Case Report: Unusual oral cavity changes associated with methamphetamine abuse.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Association Between Self-Reported Oral Health and Dental Fear Among Illicit Drug Users in Northern Finland.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of our study was to perform a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis in order to investigate relationship between drug use and oral health.
methodsWe searched for studies in English published before July 1, 2019 on PsycINFO, PubMed, SciELO, Scopus, and Web of Science. We assessed the relationship between drug use (methamphetamines, heroin; opiates; crack, cocaine and cannabis as dependent variables) and reported tooth loss, periodontal disease, or decayed, missing, and filled teeth index as an independent variable. The data were analyzed using Stata 12.0 software.
resultsWe initially identified 1836 potential articles (with 1100 duplicates) and screened the remaining 736 titles and abstracts, comprising 54 studies. In the next step, we evaluated the full-texts; 44 studies were excluded, accordingly. In total, we included 10 publications in the meta-analysis. Drug type was associated with periodontal disease (OR 1.44; 95% CI 0.8-2.6) and pooled estimates showed that type of drug used increased the odds of the number of decayed, missed and filled teeth (DMFT) (OR 4.11; 95% CI 2.07-8.15) respectively.
conclusionsThe analytical challenges of segregating the impact of individual drug types on oral health diseases mean that investigations on the direct relationship between oral health status and drug use are limited. Developing programs to improve potential confounding with various substances and addressing the dental health needs of people who use drugs is vital if we are to improve their overall quality of life.
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