New commission calls for dentists to share evidence on alcohol harm

The commission will hold three oral evidence sessions across the UK later this year, and has launched a call for written evidence, with submissions welcomed before the deadline of February 17, 2020. The commission is interested in receiving evidence from professionals with experience of the consequences of alcohol harm, particularly those working in dentistry, who often witness the impact of excessive drinking in their work.

With excessive alcohol consumption linked to an array of oral health problems including oral cancer, tooth decay, tooth erosion and accidental dental trauma, dentists and dental nurses can provide expert insight into these areas of alcohol harm.

Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, Chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance UK, said, “The Commission on Alcohol Harm is an extremely important investigation into how all parts of our society are impacted by our drinking habits.

“We need to have voices representing the wide range of experiences of alcohol harm, including those on the front-line, researchers and those with first-hand experience of alcohol harm. Together, we can build a solid case for change.”