Establishing smoking cessation programs in dental offices
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Dentists and their staffs are in an ideal position to help patients who want to stop smoking. Results from two studies involving approximately 100 dentists and more than 2,000 patients have led to the development of guidelines for a smoking cessation program. The approach should be united and involve most staff members, with brief (around three minutes) initial patient contact. The program should be geared to the patient's degree of nicotine dependence and desire to quit. Techniques are outlined for determining the extent of addiction and motivation. Specific questions and suggestions the dentist can pursue are discussed. Patients need to learn skills to quit smoking and they should set a target date for stopping. One person, usually the hygienist, should act as the office program coordinator. The program is divided into preimplementation, implementation, and follow-up phases. The program must also fit the interests and skills of the dental team. Since cigarette smoking is the major cause of preventable death and disease in the United States, these efforts are well warranted for dental personnel, who have access to millions of smokers each year. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1990
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Organizing dental study clubs
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Forming a study club for dental professionals is a good way to exchange information and keep up on the latest developments in dentistry. Clubs can be arranged on an informal or formal basis. If finances, are involved it might be important to consider applying for non-profit tax status. Writing bylaws or a constitution will ensure that the club conforms to state regulations. State regulations about non-profit status and the organization of clubs vary. Clubs can also consider registering with the Academy of General Dentistry to become eligible for continuing education approval.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1993
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Trends in dental and allied dental education
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The current status and trends in dental, advanced dental and allied dental education programs in the United States are reviewed and their impact on the dental work force is examined. The survey data collected by the American Dental Association is focused and the patterns are compared in applications, enrolment and graduation with the trends.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2004
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