Addressing oral disease--the case for tobacco cessation services
H S Campbell1, E H Simpson, T L Petty
1Centre for Behavioural Research and Program Evaluation, Lyle S. Hallman Institute, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W., Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1. sharoncm@healthy.uwaterloo.ca
Journal (Canadian Dental Association)
|April 24, 2001
Summary
Dentists should offer tobacco cessation services (TCS) due to strong links between smoking and oral diseases. This study identifies barriers and strategies for integrating TCS into routine dental care.
Area of Science:
- Oral Health
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Extensive evidence links tobacco use, especially cigarette smoking, to periodontal disease and other severe oral health issues.
- Dentists have a critical role in addressing tobacco use, a major risk factor for oral diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify barriers faced by dentists in providing tobacco cessation services (TCS).
- To discuss strategies for overcoming these barriers and integrating TCS into routine dental practice.
- To provide recommendations for professional associations and educational institutions to promote TCS adoption.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of barriers reported by Alberta dentists in a randomized intervention trial.
- Exploration of strategies to overcome identified barriers to TCS adoption.
Main Results:
- Identified specific barriers encountered by dentists in implementing TCS.
- Proposed actionable strategies to facilitate the integration of TCS into dental care.
- Highlighted the need for support from professional bodies and educational programs.
Conclusions:
- Integrating tobacco cessation services into routine dental care is essential for improving oral health outcomes.
- Addressing identified barriers through targeted strategies and professional support is crucial for widespread adoption of TCS.
- Collaboration between dentists, professional associations, and educational institutions can enhance the role of dentistry in tobacco control.
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