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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024

Analysis of Tobacco Cessation Programs in Dental Settings.

Niharika Benjamin, Varsha Choubey, Meenakshi Bhasin, Bedkekar Sushma, Anushree Choudhary, Pallavi Ammu Thomas

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Niharika BenjaminDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Dumna, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Varsha ChoubeyDepartment of Periodontics and Implantology, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Dumna, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Meenakshi BhasinDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Dumna, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Bedkekar SushmaDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, M R Ambedkar Dental College Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Anushree ChoudharyDepartment of Periodontics and Implantology, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Dumna, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Pallavi Ammu ThomasDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Background: Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable diseases, including oral cancer and periodontal disease. Dental settings offer a unique opportunity for tobacco cessation interventions due to the frequent patient-dentist interactions. Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted across 20 dental clinics. Participants included 400 adult tobacco users who were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n = 200) or a control group (n = 200). The intervention group received a comprehensive tobacco cessation program consisting of behavioral counseling, nicotine replacement therapy, and follow-up sessions over 6 months. The control group received standard care, which included general advice on quitting tobacco. Data on tobacco use, quit rates, and oral health status were collected at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 24.0, and significance was set at Results: At 6 months, the intervention group showed a significantly higher quit rate (45%) compared to the control group (20%) ( Conclusion: The tobacco cessation program implemented in dental settings significantly increased quit rates and improved oral health outcomes compared to standard care. These findings suggest that integrating tobacco cessation programs into routine dental practice can effectively reduce tobacco use and enhance oral health.

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Behavioral counselingdental clinicsnicotine replacement therapyoral healthrandomized controlled trialtobacco cessation

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PMCPMC11805278

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