Kuala Lampur, June 13 -- A team of passionate students from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (UM), recently embarked on a meaningful community service initiative to support the overall well-being of former drug addicts currently undergoing rehabilitation.

This outreach project was conducted as part of their undergraduate service-learning course.

Former drug addicts are among the vulnerable groups who often face significant barriers in accessing healthcare, including oral health services.

Prolong substance abuse has a detrimental impact on oral health due to a combination of biological, behavioural, and lifestyle factors.

Studies show that long-term use of substances such as methamphetamines, heroin, and cocaine can reduc...