title: Implications of drug dependence on dental patient management.
abstract: Drug abuse and dependence/addiction are complex health issues. A broad understanding of these problems is important in terms of dental patient management. Dental professionals should be knowledgeable in recognizing the symptoms of drug abuse and signs of drug-seeking behavior, while ensuring that patients still receive the best possible dental treatment. This article reviews several important characteristics of drug abuse and dependence and provides recommendations for patient management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center in Lincoln, USA.
authors.forename: Eric Y K
authors.initials: EY
authors.lastname: Fung
authors.forename: Peter J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Giannini
mesh_terms: D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000379:methods; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis