Dentist care for alcohol-related mouth changes
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This trial looks at whether a dentist-led approach can help control ongoing mouth conditions linked with heavy alcohol use. It focuses on adults with long-lasting mouth patches diagnosed by biopsy as oral lichen planus or oral leukoplakia.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed mouth diagnosis: oral lichen planus and/or oral leukoplakia (from exam plus biopsy).
- You are older than 40.
- You have had ongoing mouth irritation or lesions, and you have not had treatment for at least 1 month.
- You drink alcohol often every day—more than 1 standard drink per day (roughly 2 glasses of wine/beer or 1 glass of liquor).
- Your alcohol screening test (AUDIT) score must be 20 or less.
- You are not currently pregnant and can sign informed consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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