Associations between oral health behaviours, oral health, salivary biomarkers and clinical phenotype in individuals with alcohol use disorder: protocol for a longitudinal observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Binge drinking in the previous month was reported in 23.5% of US adults, and 28.1 million adults met criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in 2023. Individuals with AUD face increased risks of oral health problems, including caries, periodontal disease and mucosal lesions. Poor oral hygiene, nutrition and dental care all contribute to these conditions, but individuals with AUD are often under-represented in oral health surveys. Understanding relationships between oral health behaviours, attitudes and general health is crucial for designing future interventions. This pilot aims to explore the relationship between oral and systemic health in subjects with AUD, focusing on oral health behaviours, salivary biomarkers and clinical phenotype, including systemic biomarkers

SUBMITTER: Maki KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12716575 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature