Dental Did You Know: Alcohol and Maxillofacial Fractures

In a study of 2581 patients that presented with facial fractures in New Zealand,  49% were alcohol related. Males accounted for 88% while 59% were males in the 15-29 age group. 78% of the fractures were due to interpersonal violence and 13% to motor vehicle accidents.

Source: Lee K et al, Role of Alcohol in Maxillofacial Fractures, Oral Health, Vol 100, No 6, pg 40-49.

Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMD
Promenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga
2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada
(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)
(905) 273-7100

Dental Did You Know: Alcohol Percentage in Mouthrinses

The concentration of alcohol in mouthrinses can be 20% or more.

Source: Gerlach R, Practice Implications of Therapeutic Mouthrinses, Oral Health, July 2008, Vol 98, No 7, pg 40-42.

Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMD
Promenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga
2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada
(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)
(905) 273-7100