Effect of cannabis usage on the oral environment: a review
- 12 November 2008
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Dental Hygiene
- Vol. 6 (4), 315-320
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1601-5037.2008.00301.x
Abstract
Aim: To evaluate oral environmental changes in cannabis users. Material and Methods: The MEDLINE and Cochrane Central register of controlled trails (CENTRAL) were searched up to April 2007 to identify appropriate studies. Results: Independent screening of 982 titles and abstracts (MEDLINE-Pubmed) and (Cochrane) papers resulted in seven eligible publications. Conclusion: Based on the limited data, it seems justified to conclude that with increasing prevalence of cannabis use, oral health care providers should be aware of cannabis-associated oral side effects, such as xerostemia, leukoedema and an increased prevalence and density of Candida albicansKeywords
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