Tobacco cessation: Role of oral medicine expert
Journal Title: Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Introductionnbsp Tobacco is the single most important avoidable cause of premature morbidity and mortality in the world Tobacco dependence is a chronic condition that often requires repeated interventions Since oral medicine experts are the first to note any changes that can occur in the oral cavity they can play a major role in its prevention and intervention There are welltried and costeffective methods for interventions An oral medicine expert can play an effective role in tailoring a special and specific cessation programme for every individual to improve quit rate and prevent relapseObjective This review is prepared with the objective to help Oral Medicine Experts to guide differential prescribing practices and tailoring pharmacotherapy for tobacco cessationConclusion Interventions by Oral Medicine Experts have been found to be effective in helping people to quit tobaccoKeywords Tobacco dependence tobacco cessation oral medicine expert nicotine replacement therapy
Authors and Affiliations
Priya Agarwal, Amit Mhapuskar, Darshan Hiremutt, Shams-UL-Nisa, Versha Rani Giroh
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