AGD2018 in New Orleans
 
TDSS1E: Betel Nut and Oral Health Implications
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All of Dental Pearls 2 Sessions must be attended concurrently to obtain CE

Subject Code: 730: Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology
Credits: .33
Session Type: Lecture
Fee: Free
Audience: D, H, S, R


Betel (areca) nut chewing is widely practiced in many parts of Asia as well as in Asian migrant communities throughout the world. Traditional as well as commercially packaged products are now available in Europe and North America. Users often consider it harmless and report a sense of well-being, euphoria, a warm sensation of the body, a heightened alertness and an increased capacity to work. Evidence has shown, however, that it is far from harmless and can have multiple oral health implications. With global migration patterns, health care providers, including dentists, need to be aware of these habits and the resultant effects in the oral cavity. Areca nut chewing habits are associated with several oral manifestations such as chewers mucosa, leukoplakia, erythroplakia, erythroleukoplakia, squamous cell carcinoma and submucous fibrosis. Dentists need to be aware of these conditions, and recognize them in their patients.

Objectives:
Understand oral implications of Betal nut usage.
Diagnose oral implications of its use.
Propose a treatment modality for the condition.