European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

TOBACCO CESSATION COUNSELING BY DENTAL PERSONNEL

*Dr. Venkatesh Kulkarni and Dr. Praveena Kulkarni

ABSTRACT

Tobacco causes a wide range of conditions affecting all the body organs. It is also identified as major risk factors for many oral disorders comprising from simple staining of teeth to deadly oral cancer. The dental practice is a potential location for partaking in tobacco cessation measures accessing to large population. The advice delivered through dental practice is as effective as support provided by other primary care professionals. The dentist and dental practices have a critical role to play in encouraging and supporting tobacco cessation. This article aimed to review the literature on history, types, and impact of tobacco use, probable role of dental surgeon in tobacco habit cession.

Keywords: Counseling, Dental personnel, Smoking, Strategies, Tobacco.