It Starts at Home — Caries Management of a Patient with History of Substance Abuse

Posted in 2021, Presentations Tagged with Caries, Clinical Case, Substance Abuse, Supportive Therapies

A patient with a history of illicit substance abuse may still be suffering the consequences of the past addiction. As oral healthcare professionals, we must understand the etiology of disease and prescribe modalities that help address the underlying issues.

Author: Yu Chia Edward Kuo, DDS ’21
Mentors: Dr. Tiffany Giang, Dr. Gina Chann, Dr. Mark Booth, Dr. Steven Curtis, Dr. Steven Sadowsky

OKU Supportive Therapies, 2nd Place