Browsing Research Publications by Subject "Substance abuse"

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    • Methamphetamine abuse: Oral symptoms and dental treatment needs 

      Smit, Dirk A.; Naidoo, Sudeshni (South African Dental Association, 2016)
      BACKGROUND: Methamphetamine: a highly addictive drug commonly used in South Africa. Users often present with poor oral hygiene, grossly decayed teeth and complain of a dry mouth. The prevalence of dental caries among users ...

    • Substance abuse and maxillofacial injuries 

      Ranchod, S.; Smit, Dirk A.; Morkel, Jean A. (South African Dental Association, 2014)
      Some of the major causes of maxillofacial injuries are assault/ inter-personal violence (IPV), motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), work-related injuries, sporting accidents and falls. However, the epidemiological data for ...

    • "Substance and physical abuse: the effects on oral health" 

      Smit, Dirk A. (South African Dental Association, 2014)
      Substance abuse is an escalating health problem. Apart from the serious consequences experienced by drug users, such abuse negatively affects the operational activities of law enforcement officers, teachers and health ...