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Oral Health and Ageing: A Literature Review

Issue: 
Vol 67, Issue 5: 2018: Special Issue Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of The University of the West Indies
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.164
Pages: 
475–79
Synopsis: 
Older persons present poor oral health, which affects their general health, well- being and quality of life.
Received: 
28 Mar, 2018
Accepted: 
01 Oct, 2018
Published: 
31 Dec, 2018
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2018_475_479.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Journal Authors: 
MA Brown
B Thomas
K Blake
e-Published: 19 Dec, 2018

Oral Health in Crack—Cocaine Users and Its Impact on Their Quality of Life: A Literature Review

Issue: 
Vol 71, Issue 1: 2024
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.207
Pages: 
99-102
Synopsis: 
Crack cocaine users present poor oral health and are usually polydrug users or have a history of consuming other substances such as: cannabis, alcohol, tobacco, and opiates. Crack has an impact on the oral health of crack users, which also affects their quality of life.

ABSTRACT

Background: Crack is the most addictive and potent derivative of cocaine. There is a scarcity of information regarding the oral health of crack users and also the impact this has on their quality of life. The aim of this literature review was to ascertain information regarding oral health and also its impact on the quality of life of crack users.

Received: 
05 Oct, 2017
Accepted: 
18 Dec, 2017
Published: 
30 Mar, 2024
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss1-2024_99_102.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Review
Keywords: 
Crack cocaine
drug users
oral health
quality of life
Journal Authors: 
MA Brown
MÂ Naval Machado
e-Published: 20 Dec, 2017
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