The involvement of New Zealand dentists in smoking cessation interventions
S J Brady1, K M S Ayers, W M Thomson
1Kew Hospital, Invercargill.
Objectives:
To determine the attitudes and practices of dentists towards smoking cessation interventions (SCI), to identify perceived barriers to providing SCI, and to determine the level of interest in future training in smoking cessation for dental staff.
Design:
Self-administered questionnaire.
Subjects And Methods:
204 NZDA members in Wellington, Otago, and Southland completed a self-administered questionnaire about SCI.
Results:
There has been little change in attitudes and practices of dentists towards SCI over the last decade. Few are actively involved in providing these services for their patients. Most dentists believe that there are significant barriers to providing SCI in their daily practice.
Conclusion:
Dentists require greater access to appropriate forms of training in SCI, and increased support (including resources) in order to increase the level of SCI provided in the dental setting.
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