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Smoking cessation practices in the dental profession
Elizabeth B Lozier1, Yoly M Gonzalez
1Roswell Park Cancer Institute, State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA. elozier@buffalo.edu
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|July 4, 2009
Summary
Dental professionals can improve public health by adopting smoking cessation programs. This review details current initiatives, barriers, and solutions for integrating tobacco cessation into dental care.
Area of Science:
- Oral Health
- Public Health
- Tobacco Control
Background:
- Smoking significantly impacts oral health, contributing to major oral diseases.
- National statistics highlight the prevalence and consequences of smoking-related oral health issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current status of smoking cessation initiatives within the dental profession.
- To assess the adoption of smoking cessation recommendations as a standard of care in dentistry.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of existing literature and initiatives concerning dental professionals and smoking cessation.
- Analysis of published research on barriers to compliance and proposed solutions.
Main Results:
- Identified key facts on smoking's effects on oral diseases, supported by national data.
- Described common barriers encountered by dental professionals in implementing smoking cessation.
- Presented potential solutions and strategies to overcome these barriers.
Conclusions:
- Increased awareness of smoking's detrimental effects can enhance dental professionals' motivation.
- Integrating smoking cessation into dental practice is crucial for improving both oral and general public health.
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