oral health problems, among the most prevalent comorbidities related to addiction, require more attention by both clinicians and policy-makers. our aims were to review oral complications associated with drugs, oral health care in addiction rehabilitation, health services available, and barriers against oral health promotion among addicts. drug abuse is associated with serious oral health proble...

background: qat (also known as khat , kat and miraa ) is a green-leaved plant ( catha edulis ). it is a shrub indigenous to yemen and certain parts of eastern africa. chewing the leaves, which have sympathomimetic and euphoric effects, has been documented in many countries and increased with worldwide migration. the effect of long-term chewing qat on the oral cavity is unknown. objective: a sys...

background most women taking combined oral contraceptives (cocs) are satisfied with their contraceptive method. however, one of the most common reasons reported for discontinuation of combined oral contraceptives (cocs) is mood deterioration. objectives this study aimed to compare effects of the second and third generation oral contraceptive pills on the mood of reproductive women. materials an...

statement of problem: many studies have indicated that genetic disturbances are common findings in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (oscc). identification of these changes can be helpful in diagnostic procedures of these tumors. purpose: the aim of this study was to appraise the chromosomal disorders in blood and tissue patients with oscc. methods and materials: in this descriptive st...

Various psychosomatic disorders have oral manifestations. To inculcate a better understanding of these disorders, we written this article as compilation various disorders. This will aid dental surgeons in prompt diagnosis and provide adequate knowledge about psychotherapeutic modalities for prognosis.