Substance Abuse and its Oral Effects in Children and Adolescents : A Comprehensive Review

ISBN-13: 9786200571397 / Angielski

Priyal P Sheth; Nikita V. Lolayekar; Amitha M. Hegde

Opis

Substance abuse has been on the rise and reached new statistical heights in the past decade. Its prevalence in children and adolescents is more alarming and a topic of concern for all health professionals, besides their own families and social workers. Most forms of substance abuse involve adverse effects, involving typical oral manifestations. As dentists, these oral signs and symptoms could help diagnose a developing habit or dependence caused by illicit drug use. This literature review aims to comprehensively throw light upon the various aspects of substance abuse in young children and adolescents.

O autorze

Sheth, Priyal P
Dr. Priyal P Sheth has completed her Bachelors of Dental Surgery from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. She is pursuing her Masters in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry from A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences. She believes that one must live like there's no tomorrow and learn like one would live forever.