Dental professionals play a crucial role in tobacco cessation efforts due to their regular contact with patients and their unique position to observe the oral health impacts of tobacco use. They can provide education on the detrimental effects of tobacco on oral health, such as gum disease, tooth loss, and oral cancer. Key strategies include:
Screening and Assessment
Education and Counseling
Behavioral Support
Pharmacotherapy
Follow-Up
By integrating tobacco cessation into routine dental care, dental professionals can significantly contribute to reducing tobacco-related diseases and improving overall patient health. Go through all these protocols with our expert Dr Aparna Pandya
Course Features
- Lectures 2
- Quiz 1
- Duration 60 minutes
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 213
- Certificate No
- Assessments Self
Requirements
- BDS MDS
Features
- tobacco cessation, training protocols
Target audiences
- all dental practitioners