P347 Stopping Smoking - Guide for the Dental Team
Approx. 01:00
of verifiable CPD
£22.00
Smoking is the most important public health challenge facing the NHS. Although rates of smoking have steadily declined in ...
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About This Course
In addition to several other chronic diseases, tobacco use is a primary cause of many oral diseases and adverse oral conditions. For example, tobacco is a risk factor for oral cancer, periodontal disease, and congenital defects in children whose mothers smoke during pregnancy. The epidemic of tobacco use is one of the greatest threats to global health; sadly the future appears worse because of the globalization of marketing. The World Health Organization (WHO) has strengthened the work for effective control of tobacco use. At the World Health Assembly in May 2003 the Member States agreed on a groundbreaking public health treaty to control tobacco supply and consumption. The treaty covers tobacco taxation, smoking prevention and treatment, illicit trade, advertising, sponsorship and promotion, and product regulation. Oral health professionals and dental associations worldwide should consider this platform for their future work for tobacco prevention since in several countries they play an important role in communication with patients and communities. The WHO Oral Health Programme gives priority to tobacco control in many ways through the development of national and community programmes which incorporates oral health and tobacco issues, tobacco prevention through schools, tobacco risk assessment in countries, and design of modern surveillance systems on risk factors and oral health. Systematic evaluation of coordinated efforts should be carried out at country and inter-country levels.
Aims
This course aims to help learners understand the relationship between tobacco and oral health and be able to discuss them clearly with patients.
Objectives
- To identify the relationship between tobacco and oral health.
- To understand the role of the health care professional when discussing tobacco and oral health with patients.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module you will understand the relationship between tobacco and oral health and be able to discuss them clearly with patients.
