Dental health and access to dental treatment: a comparison of drug users and non-drug users attending community pharmacies

Sheridan, Janie; Aggleton, M.; Carson, T.

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4801206a

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“…Patients reporting dental anxiety and bad attitudes from dentists had poorer oral health related quality of life than their counterparts without these experiences. That unpleasant experience of dental care acts as barriers toward utilization has been demonstrated in previous studies of drug users as well as in the general population (Åstrøm et al, 2011; Sheridan et al, 2001b). Notably about 60% of the study group reported dental attendance less than once a year.…”

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Oral health related quality of life and reasons for non‐dental attendance among patients with substance use disorders in withdrawal rehabilitation

Åstrøm

Virtanen

Özkaya

2021

Clinical & Exp Dental Res

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No study has assessed the socio‐behavioral distribution of oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) among patients with substance use disorders receiving medically assisted rehabilitation therapy (MAR) in Norway. Objectives To examine the prevalence of oral impacts on daily performances (OIDP) and its distribution among MAR patients in western Norway. We also examined whether oral impacts discriminate with different reasons for non‐dental attendance. Material and Methods A cross‐sectional study focusing OHRQoL was nested to the INTRO‐HCV study and implemented in six rehabilitation clinics for people with substance use disorders. A total of 167 MAR patients completed personal interviews and oral clinical examination upon entering the clinic for their MAR medication. Results The prevalence of oral impacts (OIDP > 0) was 61%. Logistic regression, adjusted for sex and age presented with odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) revealed that less than 20 remaining teeth (OR = 5.3 95% CI: 1.6–23.3) and dissatisfaction with dental care (OR = 5.1 95% CI: 1.3–19.0) increased the odds of having OIDP > 0. OIDP > 0 was also associated with insufficient dental follow‐up due to dental anxiety and poor experiences with perceived attitudes of dental workers. Means OIDP among people with negative experiences with attitudes of dental care workers were 3.1 (SD 0.8) compared to 1.4 (SD 0.7) among those without negative experiences, and 2.8 (SD) for those with dental anxiety compared to 1.8 (SD) among those without. Conclusion OHRQoL among MAR patients was generally poor. To reach those with a need for dental care, modification of the existing rehabilitation approach toward closer collaboration between dental health care workers and others in contact with drug users might be necessary.

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Oral health related quality of life and reasons for non‐dental attendance among patients with substance use disorders in withdrawal rehabilitation

Åstrøm

Virtanen

Özkaya

2021

Clinical & Exp Dental Res

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“…An investigation published in 2001 compared the oral healthcare role of pharmacies with a group of drug users and a group of non-drug users. 8 This research demonstrated that pharmacists already play an important role within 'special risk groups' as far as oral health is concerned which could be extended to include a much larger client base…”

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An evaluation of the role played by community pharmacies in oral healthcare situated in a primary care trust in the north of England

Maunder

Landes

2005

Br Dent J

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“…5,16,17 They report difficulty accessing dental treatment, less frequent use of dental services and reluctance on the part of dentists to treat them. [18][19][20] Similar difficulties have been noted in other areas of healthcare. Drug users experience marginalisation and avoidance by service providers and perceive services to be unavailable.…”

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Drug users: oral health-related attitudes and behaviours

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Dental health and access to dental treatment: a comparison of drug users and non-drug users attending community pharmacies

Cited by 14 publications

References 11 publications

Oral health related quality of life and reasons for non‐dental attendance among patients with substance use disorders in withdrawal rehabilitation

Oral health related quality of life and reasons for non‐dental attendance among patients with substance use disorders in withdrawal rehabilitation

An evaluation of the role played by community pharmacies in oral healthcare situated in a primary care trust in the north of England

Drug users: oral health-related attitudes and behaviours

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