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What is the most effective method to quit smoking according to the information provided?
What is the most effective method to quit smoking according to the information provided?
How much does using a stop smoking medicine prescribed by a healthcare professional increase the chances of quitting?
How much does using a stop smoking medicine prescribed by a healthcare professional increase the chances of quitting?
What is the effect of over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) on quitting smoking?
What is the effect of over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) on quitting smoking?
Which of the following smoking cessation methods is the least effective?
Which of the following smoking cessation methods is the least effective?
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What is the relationship between pharmacotherapy and behavioural support for smoking cessation?
What is the relationship between pharmacotherapy and behavioural support for smoking cessation?
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What is the primary method by which 'Heat-not-burn' (HnB) tobacco products deliver nicotine?
What is the primary method by which 'Heat-not-burn' (HnB) tobacco products deliver nicotine?
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What is a major concern regarding the health effects of 'Heat-not-burn' tobacco products?
What is a major concern regarding the health effects of 'Heat-not-burn' tobacco products?
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What oral health risk is associated with all legal forms of tobacco in the UK?
What oral health risk is associated with all legal forms of tobacco in the UK?
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How can users of tobacco in any form be assisted in quitting?
How can users of tobacco in any form be assisted in quitting?
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What should be used to help identify if someone uses smokeless tobacco?
What should be used to help identify if someone uses smokeless tobacco?
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What is the first step for dental teams in addressing tobacco use?
What is the first step for dental teams in addressing tobacco use?
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What is Very Brief Advice (VBA)?
What is Very Brief Advice (VBA)?
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How can dental professionals help increase the likelihood of long-term tobacco-use abstinence?
How can dental professionals help increase the likelihood of long-term tobacco-use abstinence?
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What effect does Very Brief Advice have on a patient's motivation to quit smoking?
What effect does Very Brief Advice have on a patient's motivation to quit smoking?
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Why might many patients require VBA on multiple occasions?
Why might many patients require VBA on multiple occasions?
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What types of support can be included as part of tobacco cessation interventions?
What types of support can be included as part of tobacco cessation interventions?
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What is the role of dental teams in tobacco use among patients?
What is the role of dental teams in tobacco use among patients?
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Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned for quitting smoking?
Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned for quitting smoking?
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What is 'gutkha' primarily composed of?
What is 'gutkha' primarily composed of?
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Which component is NOT typically found in 'naswar'?
Which component is NOT typically found in 'naswar'?
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What is a likely outcome of healthcare practitioner advice on smoking cessation?
What is a likely outcome of healthcare practitioner advice on smoking cessation?
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Which of the following products is known for containing areca nut?
Which of the following products is known for containing areca nut?
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When delivering brief advice for tobacco users, what is a recommended action?
When delivering brief advice for tobacco users, what is a recommended action?
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Which of the following statements best reflects patient expectations regarding smoking?
Which of the following statements best reflects patient expectations regarding smoking?
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What is a common name for products that contain tobacco in waterpipes?
What is a common name for products that contain tobacco in waterpipes?
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Why might a brief intervention for smokeless tobacco users be necessary?
Why might a brief intervention for smokeless tobacco users be necessary?
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What has been shown to reduce all-cause re-admissions and mortality in hospital-based programs?
What has been shown to reduce all-cause re-admissions and mortality in hospital-based programs?
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What is the best action a smoker can take for their health?
What is the best action a smoker can take for their health?
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What oral health condition is most significantly prevented by quitting smoking?
What oral health condition is most significantly prevented by quitting smoking?
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Which of the following is NOT a significant harm of tobacco use on the oral cavity?
Which of the following is NOT a significant harm of tobacco use on the oral cavity?
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What has become a global concern regarding tobacco use?
What has become a global concern regarding tobacco use?
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What do dental team members need to be aware of regarding alternative tobacco use?
What do dental team members need to be aware of regarding alternative tobacco use?
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What is a key priority for the NHS in relation to tobacco use?
What is a key priority for the NHS in relation to tobacco use?
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The immediate benefits of quitting smoking impact which area of health significantly?
The immediate benefits of quitting smoking impact which area of health significantly?
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What is the effect of combination NRT compared to a single form of NRT in motivated individuals?
What is the effect of combination NRT compared to a single form of NRT in motivated individuals?
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What is the minimum percentage increase in quitting rate provided by NRT according to the evidence?
What is the minimum percentage increase in quitting rate provided by NRT according to the evidence?
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Which of the following NRT forms is NOT mentioned as a licensed option?
Which of the following NRT forms is NOT mentioned as a licensed option?
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What is the effect of higher dose nicotine patches on quit rates compared to lower dose patches?
What is the effect of higher dose nicotine patches on quit rates compared to lower dose patches?
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Which statement about varenicline is accurate?
Which statement about varenicline is accurate?
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How does varenicline compare to NRT regarding abstinence improvement?
How does varenicline compare to NRT regarding abstinence improvement?
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What is noted about fast-acting NRT forms compared to nicotine patches?
What is noted about fast-acting NRT forms compared to nicotine patches?
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Which negative side effect is associated with varenicline?
Which negative side effect is associated with varenicline?
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Study Notes
Smoking and Tobacco Use Guidance
- This guidance is jointly issued by the Department of Health and Social Care, Welsh Government, Department of Health Northern Ireland, Public Health England, NHS England and NHS Improvement, and supported by the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry.
- The document was updated on November 9, 2021.
- Smoked tobacco (cigarettes, pipes, cigars, and other forms) significantly impacts oral health.
- The overall goal is to help eliminate all tobacco use.
- Tobacco-related deaths and disease were notable in the UK in the years 2016-2018.
- In 2019, 14.1% of UK adults were current smokers (6.9 million).
- Smokers in routine and manual occupations have a higher prevalence (2.5 times) compared to managerial/professional occupations (10.2% vs 23.2%).
- Smoking prevalence is higher among younger adults (aged 25-34 years).
- Smoking rates are 2 to 4 times higher in people with alcohol/drug dependencies.
- Smokers are less healthy than those who have never smoked.
- More than half of people who currently smoke in Great Britain want to quit.
- Receiving support substantially boosts quitting success. Combating the harm of smoking is a priority supported by the National Health Service.
- Interventions during hospital stays, including supportive counselling, can increase quit rates.
- Combining stop smoking aids with expert support is more likely to result in long-term abstinence.
Chewing Tobacco and Other Tobacco Products
- Dental teams should be aware of chewing tobacco and alternative forms of tobacco use.
- Chewing tobacco is associated with various oral pathologies and cancers.
- Smokeless tobacco is a global concern, especially in South East Asia.
- Betel quid (paan) usage with or without smokeless tobacco is a concern, particularly in South Asian cultures in the UK.
- Many alternative forms of tobacco are available, including water pipes (shisha), nasal snuff, and heated tobacco products.
- These alternative forms of tobacco present similar risks as cigarette smoking.
Effective Interventions to Support Patients to Quit Smoking
- Engaging healthcare professionals to advise patients on quitting is crucial for successful outcomes.
- People expect to be asked about smoking and understand their need to quit.
- Dental teams are often the first or a primary point of contact to talk about quitting smoking. This is crucial since many people don't seek advice elsewhere.
- Effective interventions involve very brief advice (VBA), typically a short discussion within a clinical setting.
- A combination of behavioural support and medication (nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), varenicline, bupropion) is recommended to increase the chance of prolonged quitting success.
- Dental professionals should have a clear understanding of local specialists and services for those trying to quit.
Implementation and Delivery in Dental Practice
- The National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) has developed readily usable support material for dental practice professionals.
- The guidance aims for brief interventions.
- Dental personnel should support and direct people if they want help quitting, and record this in patient notes.
- Reassurance from dental staff is also important.
- There is a wide range of tailored support services available locally.
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This quiz covers the guidance on smoking and tobacco's impact on oral health, aiming to inform about the efforts to eliminate tobacco use in the UK. It discusses prevalence rates, demographics, and associated health risks. Enhance your understanding of public health initiatives and the importance of reducing tobacco consumption.