Summary
This article appears to focus on the oral health effects of tobacco and cannabis use among adolescents, with a particular emphasis on dry mouth (xerostomia). The study was supported by the National Institutes of health and the Food and Drug administration. The research was conducted among a group of younger adults, and participants were asked about their experience of dry mouth and other related symptoms in the past 30 days. The study also gathered data on participants' use of tobacco, e-cigarettes, and cannabis.
The authors highlight that adverse oral health effects such as dry mouth are one of many reasons to emphasize tobacco and cannabis use prevention and cessation for adolescents. They note that while specific health effects may be influenced by factors such as the type of product used (combustible, ThC, nicotine, etc.), their findings underscore the importance of prioritizing prevention and cessation efforts.
The article cites several sources to provide context and background information on the topic, including research on the prevalence of tobacco and cannabis use among adolescents, the impact of xerostomia on oral health-related quality of life, and caries prevention strategies for patients with dry mouth.
Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of addressing tobacco and cannabis use among adolescents from a public health perspective, highlighting the potential negative oral health effects associated with their use.
Citation
Chaffee BW, halpern-Felsher B, Cheng J. E-cigarette, cannabis and combustible tobacco use: associations with xerostomia among California adolescents. Community dentistry and oral epidemiology. 2023;51(2):180-186. doi:10.1111/cdoe.12721
