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Dentists' attitudes and practice regarding smoking.

K Clover1, T Hazell, V Stanbridge

  • 1Hunter Centre for Health Advancement, Wallsend, NSW.

Australian Dental Journal
|April 27, 1999
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Australian dentists actively discuss tobacco use and its oral health effects with patients. While most inquire about smoking, they face challenges in aiding cessation efforts, highlighting areas for improved dental professional involvement.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Public Health
  • Tobacco Control
  • Health Education

Background:

  • Dentists are key community health educators, particularly concerning tobacco use.
  • Understanding current dental practices and perceptions is crucial for enhancing tobacco cessation interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess Australian dentists' practices regarding patient smoking discussions.
  • To identify perceived barriers and interest levels among dentists in addressing smoking.
  • To inform future strategies for involving dentists in tobacco cessation.

Main Methods:

  • A postal survey was distributed to dentists affiliated with the Hunter Branch of the Australian Dental Association in New South Wales.
  • Data collected focused on dentists' current activities, perceptions of barriers, and interest in discussing smoking with patients.

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Main Results:

  • Dentists reported high engagement in discussing smoking, with most asking patients about tobacco use.
  • A majority discussed oral health effects and potential links to smoking-related diseases with patients.
  • Dentists identified several difficulties in assisting patients with smoking cessation.

Conclusions:

  • Dentists are actively involved in discussing tobacco use and its oral health consequences.
  • Perceived barriers exist in supporting patient smoking cessation, indicating a need for targeted support and training.
  • Further research and practice development can enhance the role of dentists in tobacco control initiatives.