Tobacco cessation: Role of oral medicine expert
Journal: Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology (Vol.4, No. 1)Publication Date: 2018-03-01
Authors : Priya Agarwal Amit Mhapuskar Darshan Hiremutt Shams-UL-Nisa Versha Rani Giroh.;
Page : 35-40
Keywords : Tobacco dependence; tobacco cessation; oral medicine expert; nicotine replacement therapy.;
Abstract
Introduction: 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 well-tried and cost-effective 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 relapse. Objective: This review is prepared with the objective to help Oral Medicine Experts to guide differential prescribing practices and tailoring pharmacotherapy for tobacco cessation. Conclusion: Interventions by Oral Medicine Experts have been found to be effective in helping people to quit tobacco.
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