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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022

Dental Caries and Oral Health Status of Psychoactive Substance Abusers.

Rashmi Bhavsar, Vandana Shah, Namratha A Ajith, Kinjal Shah, Ahmed Al-Amoudi, Hammam Ahmed Bahammam, Sarah Ahmed Bahammam, Bassam Zidane, Nassreen Hassan Mohammad Albar, Shilpa Bhandi and 2 more

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 6 institutions in 2 countries.

Rashmi BhavsarDepartment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara 391760, India.
Vandana ShahDepartment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara 391760, India.
Namratha A AjithKM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara 391760, India.
Kinjal ShahDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Science, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad 387001, India.
Ahmed Al-AmoudiOral Biology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-7459-5324
Hammam Ahmed BahammamDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-5946-5337
Sarah Ahmed BahammamDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Medina 46526, Saudi Arabia.
Bassam ZidaneDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-9055-3914
Nassreen Hassan Mohammad AlbarDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45412, Saudi Arabia.
Shilpa BhandiDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45412, Saudi Arabia.
A Thirumal RajDepartment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, Chennai 600130, India.ORCID 0000-0002-1079-1024
Shankargouda PatilDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45412, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-7246-5497
Jazan University · SAKing Abdulaziz University · SAKM Shah Dental College and Hospital · INDharmsinh Desai University · INSri Venkateswara Medical College and Ruia Hospital · INTaibah University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Substance-abuse disorders are universally associated with comorbid illness. Tobacco is a widely abused substance across the globe and presents a critical public health problem. The precise correlation between tobacco use and dental caries remains unclear. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the correlation between tobacco use and dental caries. METHODOLOGY: Based on selection criteria, a total of 270 (age 20-50 years) participants were included in the study, and were categorized as group A (n = 135), consisting of tobacco users, and group B (n = 135), comprising healthy controls (non-users). The Decayed, Missing, and Filled index (DMFT) was used to measure caries status. The Simplified Oral Hygiene index was used to evaluate oral health.

resultsThe tobacco group reported the use of cigarettes; smokeless tobacco in indigenous forms, such as gutka (areca nut, tobacco, and slaked lime), betel nut chewing; and a combination. Individuals with tobacco habits had a higher prevalence of dental caries (Mean DMFT 4.73 ± 4.32) compared to the non-habit group (Mean DMFT 3.17 ± 3.11 (

conclusionPsychoactive substance abuse, such as smoking/smokeless tobacco consumption, is associated with higher prevalence of dental caries.

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Dental CariesTobacco, SmokelessAdultHumansMiddle AgedOral HealthTobacco UseYoung Adultdental cariesDMFToral healthpsychoactive substance abusetobacco

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