Preventive & Community Dentistry
Helping Patients Quit Tobacco: What Every Dental Professional Should Know
Tobacco cessation is essential for improving both oral and overall health. A recent Indian cohort study found that structured behavioural counselling and nicotine replacement therapy helped nearly one-fourth of tobacco users quit and significantly reduced consumption in most participants. The findings reinforce the vital role dentists play in motivating, counselling, and supporting patients to quit tobacco.
Lakshmi Barathi
17 Jul 2026 · 334 views