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Substance abuse and oral health: Recognizing the signs behind the smile

  • Writer: Barbara Madej, RPh
    Barbara Madej, RPh
  • Jun 5
  • 1 min read
By Barbara Madej, RPH, Lisa Chan, DDS, and Aubrey Glassberg, BS

Hand sliding a metal flask into a jacket pocket, wearing a striped red and white tie. The suit and shirt create a formal look.
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Dental hygienists can spot hidden substance use through oral signs. Learn how early detection and compassionate care can change lives—because addiction may hide behind a patient's smile.



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