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Background and study aims The majority of dental healthcare professionals (dentists, dental nurses and dental hygienists) do not routinely intervene to reduce the alcohol use of patients with hazardous and harmful drinking habits. The new dental contract being tested in practices across England aims to focus the attention of dental professionals on health promotion. Since harmful alcohol consumption can lead to the development of several mouth diseases such as mouth cancer and mouth and face injury, educating dental patients about safe drinking is therefore relevant to the governments health priorities, as well as world-wide initiatives to promote health. The objective of this study therefore is to determine whether it is possible to introduce alcohol misuse screening and treatment in a general dental practice setting. Who can participate? All new and routine patients, male and female, aged 18-65 will be eligible to be screened for alcohol misuse and receive a treatment. What does the study involve? Patients will be randomly allocated to one of two groups: the control group, who will be treated as usual, and the intervention group, who will be screened for alcohol misuse and will receive advice from a dental healthcare professional. All patients will be contacted after three months to analyse the results. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? The study has the potential to improve dental service. It may also reduce the prevalence of alcohol-related harm and disease in the population. Furthermore, the study could help reduce the burden of alcohol-related illness on dental hospitals. There are no elements in the study that can cause physical or psychological distress to the patients. Where is the study run from? The study will take place in Glynneath Dental Centre, Wales, UK. When is the study starting and how long will it run for? The study will start in October 2013 and, allowing time to train the members of staff at Glynneath Dental Centre and for the two-month recruitment period, will run for 6 months. Who is funding the study? The Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK. Who is the main contact? Miss Zairah Roked [email protected]
Critère d'inclusion
- Alcohol misuse prevention