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Title

A review of the role of alcohol in the pathogenesis of oral cancer and the link between alcohol-containing mouthrinses and oral cancer.

Publication type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

2011

Authors

Reidy, J.T., McHugh, E.E., Stassen, L.F.

Journal

Journal of the Irish Dental Association

Volume

Issue

Pagination

200 - 202

Date published

2011

ISBN

00211133 (ISSN)

Keywords

alcohol, alcoholic beverage, Alcoholic Beverages, carcinogen, Carcinogens, drug effect, Ethanol, human, Humans, mouth mucosa, Mouth Neoplasms, mouth tumor, mouthwash, Mouthwashes, review, risk assessment, solvent, Solvents

Abstract

This article will review the most recent literature on the effects of alcohol on the oral mucosa, and the possible mechanisms by which alcohol is thought to act as a carcinogen. The article will also consider the possible link between alcohol-containing mouthrinses and oral cancer. The authors recommend that the use of alcohol-containing mouthrinses in high-risk populations should be restricted, pending the outcome of further research.

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