Drug users: oral health-related attitudes and behaviours
BDJPublished 1 February 2005
Peter G. Robinson, Sam Acquah, Barry Gibson
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Drug users comprise a group with special dental needs and need greater access to dental care than most people and could be provided in general practice where appropriate dental care can contribute to recovery from drug use.
Abstract
The lifestyles of drug users may contribute to oral health problems and low use of services. Drug users therefore comprise a group with special dental needs and need greater access to dental care than most people. Much of this care could be provided in general practice where appropriate dental care can contribute to recovery from drug use.
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