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Online Continuing Education / Course Details
ADA Credits: 2 | AGD Credits: 2 | Cost: $29.00
Tobacco Cessation: Health Benefits and Interventions
Categories: Health and Medical Topics
Author(s): Dr. Fiona M. Collins, BDS, MBA, MA
Course Type: Self-instruction journal and web based activity
Target Audience: Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienist, Dentists from novice to advanced
Educational Objectives
The overall goal of this article is to provide information on tobacco cessation. After reviewing this article, the reader will be able to:Download this course PDF
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Abstract
Tobacco use continues to be prevalent, although much progress has been made in reducing its use and therefore its impact on health. Methods used for tobacco cessation include behavioral and pharmacotherapeutic interventions, and have been shown to increase quit rates. Interventions in the dental office have also been shown to be successful and result in increased quit rates. Considerations include knowledge, available time, and the individual patient. The dental and oral care needs of smokers and previous smokers must also be considered and can additionally act as motivating factors. Tobacco cessation results in improvements in oral and systemic health both short- and long-term.
ADA Credits: 2 | AGD Credits: 2 | Cost: $29.00