The Significance of Alcohol Misuse in the Dental Patient

From Volume 35, Issue 1, January 2008 | Pages 7-20

Authors

A Kwasnicki

BChD, MFDS RCS(Ed)

Staff Grade Restorative Dentist, Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, UK

Articles by A Kwasnicki

L Longman

BDS, BSc, PhD, FDS RCS(Ed)

Consultant/Hon Senior Lecturer, Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, UK

Articles by L Longman

G Wilkinson

FRCPsych, FRCP(Edin)

Professor of Liaison Psychiatry/Consultant Psychiatrist, Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, UK

Articles by G Wilkinson

Abstract

This paper presents a general overview of the consequences of alcohol use and misuse in dental patients. Current guidelines for sensible drinking, screening tools for alcohol use and medical problems associated with alcohol misuse are highlighted. The dental management and oral sequaelae of alcohol misuse and dependency are also discussed.

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