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The Effect of Marijuana-Smoking on Dental Caries Experience.

Meyassara SammanThayer ScottWoosung Sohn
Published in: International dental journal (2024)
After controlling for potential confounders, there was no significant association between marijuana-smoking and dental caries experience. However, when marijuana and tobacco were smoked concurrently, there was a notable increase in DMFT, although the difference was not statistically significant. Future research should be directed towards exploring the effects of different forms of marijuana consumption, such as edibles and drinkables, on caries development. Health promotion programmes should be aimed at educating the public regarding the combined health impacts of smoking both marijuana and tobacco, considering the potential heightened caries risk.
Keyphrases
  • health promotion
  • smoking cessation
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • public health
  • human health
  • oral health
  • risk assessment