Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the estimated economic cost of alcohol misuse in the UK per year?
What is the estimated economic cost of alcohol misuse in the UK per year?
What percentage of adults in England reported drinking alcohol in the last week in 2019?
What percentage of adults in England reported drinking alcohol in the last week in 2019?
How many alcohol-specific deaths were recorded in the UK in 2019?
How many alcohol-specific deaths were recorded in the UK in 2019?
What was the percentage of men who drank alcohol in the week prior to the survey in 2019?
What was the percentage of men who drank alcohol in the week prior to the survey in 2019?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the proportion of alcohol-specific hospital admissions to total hospital admissions in England for the year 2019/20?
What is the proportion of alcohol-specific hospital admissions to total hospital admissions in England for the year 2019/20?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the focus of the Government's Public Health White Paper published in 2004?
What was the focus of the Government's Public Health White Paper published in 2004?
Signup and view all the answers
In 2019/20, what percentage of adults in alcohol-related treatment were being treated solely for alcohol problems?
In 2019/20, what percentage of adults in alcohol-related treatment were being treated solely for alcohol problems?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the name of the strategy concerning alcohol consumption guidelines revised in 2016?
What was the name of the strategy concerning alcohol consumption guidelines revised in 2016?
Signup and view all the answers
What percentage of men in England are estimated to drink at levels posing some risk to their health?
What percentage of men in England are estimated to drink at levels posing some risk to their health?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of dental care professionals regarding alcohol consumption?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of dental care professionals regarding alcohol consumption?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a significant factor in the success of treatment according to the learning outcomes?
What is a significant factor in the success of treatment according to the learning outcomes?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is emphasized for ensuring long-term health under patient care?
Which of the following is emphasized for ensuring long-term health under patient care?
Signup and view all the answers
What health-related topic should dental care professionals communicate effectively about?
What health-related topic should dental care professionals communicate effectively about?
Signup and view all the answers
What method is recommended for screening patients regarding alcohol consumption?
What method is recommended for screening patients regarding alcohol consumption?
Signup and view all the answers
Which group has the highest risk of consuming alcohol at levels that could potentially harm their health?
Which group has the highest risk of consuming alcohol at levels that could potentially harm their health?
Signup and view all the answers
What should follow-up care in dental treatment prioritize?
What should follow-up care in dental treatment prioritize?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Alcohol and its Relevance in Dentistry
- The impact of alcohol on the UK population's health is a significant public health concern.
- Approximately 10.8 million adults in England drink at levels that pose a risk to their health (1 in 5 women and 1 in 3 men).
- Alcohol misuse in the UK has significant health, social, and economic consequences, estimated at £21-£52 billion annually.
- Over 1 million hospital admissions are alcohol-related each year.
- 7,544 alcohol-specific deaths occurred in the UK in 2019.
GDC Learning Outcomes
- Dental professionals should recognise psychological and sociological factors impacting poor oral health.
- They should understand that alcohol misuse impacts general and oral health.
- The importance of conducting a thorough oral examination and recognising patient reported oral health status changes needs to be understood.
- Referrals to other healthcare professionals may be appropriate for follow up care concerning the patient health status.
- Provide accurate, appropriate, and sensitive advice related to substances (e.g., alcohol, tobacco), health risks, and disease courses.
- Deliver appropriate patient-centred care.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Outline the relevance of alcohol consumption and its health impact on the UK population.
- Demonstrate the role of dental care professionals in delivering general health messages.
- Employ screening toolkits to screen patients for alcohol use.
- Provide relevant and appropriate advice to patients.
- Discuss the effect of alcohol on oral and general health.
Assessment
- Formative: Unseen cases, class discussion, clinical activity
- Summative: Unseen cases, case presentations
Health Messages
- Health messages are available in the infographic, focusing on preventing type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents, stopping smoking.
- Awareness campaign for testicular cancer was also identified.
Alcohol Statistics
- 10.8 million adults in England are drinking at levels that pose a risk to their health (1 in 5 women and 1 in 3 men).
- Alcohol misuse is a significant public health problem.
- Health, social, and economic consequences of alcohol in the UK are estimated between £21 and £52 billion annually.
Government Policies
- The 1997-2001 Labour Government published a Public Health White Paper, "Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation."
- In March 2004 the government published an Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy for England.
- June 2007 was a key step in addressing the safe, sensible, and social aspects of the nation's alcohol use.
- In 2012, the Coalition Government developed an Alcohol Strategy.
- Updated alcohol guidelines for the first time since 1995.
Alcohol-related hospital activity and treatment
- Hospital admissions related to alcohol are high in specific regions of the UK.
- Alcohol-specific conditions led to 347,761 hospital admissions in England during 2019/20 (approximately 2% of all admissions).
- Regional variations in hospital admissions exist. Top 10 and bottom 10 rates were identified.
Alcohol Consumption in Children
- Child alcohol consumption trends, including data on the type of alcohol.
- Proportion of children who consumed alcohol.
- Types of alcohol consumed (beer/cider, shandy, wines, spirits).
Alcohol-specific deaths
- Alcohol-related deaths ranged from under 8 to over 16 deaths per 100,000 population in 2017-19 in England.
- Alcohol-specific deaths by cause, 2019 shows breakdown among various types of death (e.g., alcoholic liver disease, poisoning, cardiomyopathy, gastritis).
International Comparison & Data
- Alcohol-attributable fractions (AAFs) vary across different WHO regions.
- WHO regional data on alcohol-attributable fractions and associated mortality information was identified.
- Data sources for alcohol-related statistics.
- Resources were identified for alcohol strategies and data from the NDTS, WHO, GOV.UK, and research briefings.
- Relevant websites to obtain further information on the topic presented.
Where Do Dental Professionals Fit?
- Dental professionals play a key role in patient impact, asking questions, providing informed advice, and interventions to address alcohol misuse that impacts both the patient's oral and general health.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
