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Substance use among Dutch dental students.

A J Plasschaert1, J Hoogstraten, B J van Emmerik

  • 1Department of Cariology & Endodontology, College of Dental Science, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands. a.plasschaert@dent.kun.nl

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
|January 12, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Dutch dental students report high alcohol use, with 24% tobacco and 4% marijuana use. Many students feel their schools lack substance use education and policies, highlighting a need for intervention programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Public Health
  • Substance Use Research

Background:

  • Substance use among dental students is a concern with potential impacts on academic performance and future professional practice.
  • Understanding the prevalence and attitudes towards substance use is crucial for developing targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use among dental students in The Netherlands.
  • To determine dental students' attitudes regarding substance use and its potential consequences.
  • To evaluate the availability of school-based policies and educational programs on substance use.

Main Methods:

  • A translated, anonymous 115-item questionnaire was administered to dental students at two Dutch dental schools in 1996.

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  • The study was conducted in association with a national study of drug use among US dental students.
  • Data collected included lifetime, past year, and past month substance use patterns, as well as attitudes towards school policies.

    • Main Results:

    • Alcohol was the most prevalent substance, with 88% reporting past month use. Binge drinking patterns were also reported by a significant portion of students.
    • Past month prevalence for tobacco was 24% and marijuana was 4%. Male students reported higher tobacco use than females.
    • Over half (52%) of students believed their schools lacked adequate policies and educational programs on alcohol and drug use.

    Conclusions:

    • Dental schools should implement comprehensive programs to educate students on responsible substance use.
    • Educational initiatives should address the risks of substance abuse and dependency, tailored to dental students.
    • There is a clear need for improved institutional support and resources regarding substance use education in dental schools.