This review explores the relationship between oral and dental health and disease in substance misusers. Although it focuses on oral cancer, we also examine the relationship of misuse with dental caries and periodontal diseases. It is difficult to separate out the inter-related aetiological factors such as the use of alcohol and tobacco (smoked and chewed). They probably act in a synergistic manner.
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