The impact of National Cancer Institute training on clinical tobacco use cessation: services by oral health teams

Article Abstract:

Tobacco use cessation training of dentists, dental hygienists, and assistants may increase behaviors that help dental patients reduce their tobacco use. Researchers surveyed 105 practitioners who attended a tobacco cessation training program of the National Cancer Institute. Sixty-four percent of participants asked more than half of their patients if they smoked, compared to 43% of participants before they attended the course. The number of participants who helped a patient stop smoking increased from 26% to 45% after training, although prescribing nicotine replacement was uncommon.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Services, Nicotine chewing gum, Tobacco habit, United States. National Cancer Institute, Dental hygienists

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Tobacco control activities in US dental practices

Article Abstract:

Many dentists and hygienists do not routinely help their patients quit smoking, although they often advise smokers to stop. Researchers collected questionnaires and conducted telephone surveys with 1,746 dentists and 723 dental hygienists to determine tobacco use cessation practices. Only 33% of dentists and 25% of hygienists asked most patients if they smoke, and fewer asked about smokeless tobacco. Only 29% of dentists helped their patients quit by discussing stop-smoking strategies, supplying self-help material, and encouraging patients to set a date to quit.

Smokers, Patients

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Tobacco-use prevention and cessation: dentistry's role in promoting freedom from tobacco

Article Abstract:

Five dental professionals who have experience in smoking cessation programs for dental patients discuss how dentists can become more involved in this activity. Smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco is one of the major causes of oral cancer.

Usage, Cover Story

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