Cannabis and Oral Health Implications

<p>Decreased heart rate (bradycardia). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cannabis smoke contains fewer carcinogenic chemicals than tobacco smoke. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased proliferation of candida leading to clinical manifestation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Doctors should be aware of patient's recreational habits for better care provision. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A combination of poor denture hygiene, insufficient nutrition, and cannabis use. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cannabis use. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is no association between cannabis use and oral cancer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quantifying the amount of cannabis used by participants. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Other drugs and diseases can also contribute to candida. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cannabis use increases the density of candida in individuals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provide reassurance that all information shared will be kept confidential. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It promotes trust and encourages open communication. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By using a structured approach based on existing guidelines. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide them with accurate information and confidential support. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The concurrent use of other recreational drugs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A variation of normal that is more common in a specific population (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gingivitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The presence of confounding factors such as the use of other substances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cannabis decreases leptin levels, resulting in decreased appetite (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gingival enlargement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The potential harms of cannabis use on oral health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text does not provide information on this specific comparison (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To highlight the difficulty of isolating the effects of cannabis on oral health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>BDJ Team (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2016 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To show a website address of a research team (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Springer Nature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A website showcasing scientific research of the BDJ Team (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scientific research and publications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scientists and researchers in a specific field (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To discourage plagiarism of research content (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>THC (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cannabis use further increases the existing risk of caries in cigarette smokers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Silverstein S J.Relation between social drug use/abuse and dental disease in California U S A.Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 1973; 1: 89–93. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rees T D.Oral effects of drug abuse.Crit Rev Oral Biol Med 1992; 3: 163–184. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Darling M R, Arendorf T M, Coldrey N A.Effects of cannabis use on oral candidal carriage.J Oral Pathol Med 1990; 19: 319–321. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inhibition of vagal stimulation through interactions with neurotransmitters.

Devices that vaporise active cannabis components for inhalation.

Intentionally modified compounds similar to those in cannabis.

Slowed heart rate, can be induced by cannabis use.

Significant impacts on the respiratory system similar to tobacco smoking.

A global publishing company known for educational and academic content.

A team associated with the British Dental Journal focusing on dental research and communication.

A prominent online platform for scientific research publications and articles.

A leading global publisher that combines Springer and Nature Publishing Group.

Materials and resources aimed at facilitating learning or teaching.

The process of publishing scholarly research in journals and books.

Scientific investigations aimed at improving dental health and treatments.

The practice of sharing research findings with various audiences.

The potential effects and considerations of using cannabis, especially concerning health care and patient discussions.

The ethical duty of health care professionals to keep patient information private and secure.

The process of getting permission from patients after they fully understand the information and implications of their choices.

Patterns of usage in drugs like cannabis that are not for medical purposes and may be hidden from healthcare providers.

The challenge healthcare professionals face when addressing a patient's recreational drug habits.

A resource providing information and support for individuals looking to quit smoking, useful for related discussions like cannabis use.

An organization offering advice on drug use, including cannabis, to help educate patients and professionals.

A framework that offers guidance on improving oral health which can be applied to discussions about drug use like cannabis.

Cannabis use may impact oral cancer risk, similar to tobacco.

Candida can grow more in patients using cannabis compared to non-users.

Evaluating patients should consider multiple health factors beyond cannabis use.

Medications that weaken the immune system, allowing infections like candida to thrive.

Future studies should explore cannabis effects in a legal framework for accuracy.

Increased oral cancer cases noted specifically in the oral tongue region.

Poor hygiene of dentures can contribute to candida around cannabis users.

Individuals using non-cigarette tobacco (e.g., marijuana) may face oral health risks.

A bilateral, diffuse, translucent greyish thickening of the buccal mucosa.

Swelling of the gingiva, often seen in heavy cannabis users.

Cannabis affects leptin, which may influence appetite and fat regulation.

A severe form of gingivitis characterized by redness and pain, found in some cannabis users.

Other variables that can affect study results, complicating conclusions.

Using drugs for pleasure that can influence oral health negatively.

A clear and semi-transparent appearance of mucosal tissue, as in leukoedema.

Changes in the mouth due to substances like cannabis smoking.

A noticeable oral health variation more common in Afro-Caribbean individuals.

Individuals who frequently use cannabis, often experiencing specific oral health issues.

Receptors in the body that bind to cannabinoids.

Types of cannabinoid receptors affecting various bodily functions.

Regular cannabis use may increase dental issues, including caries.

Presence of Candida fungus in the mouth, potentially affected by drug use.

Correlation between drug use (including cannabis) and increased dental issues.

Cannabis use can influence immune system functions.

Non-cancerous lesions that can appear in the mouth.

The potential of marijuana smoke to cause cancer.