Oral Efects of Smoking. Aids to Smoking Cessation (SW12-03-28-2)

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SubjectOral Health
DescriptionThis short lecture based course aims to make delegates aware of the effects that smoking/toacco can have on the oral tissues and to also give an insight into how within the dental setting we can help patients towards smoking cessation
VenueBrook Madison Hotel, Swindon - Swindon & N Wiltshire  View details
Date & timeWednesday 28 March 2012, 18:45 to 21:00
LecturerMs Natalie Hills  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours2:00
Cost£6.00
Aims

to be aware of the various different effects smoking / tobacco may have on the oral cavity

to ensure that smoking cessation advise is offered and confidently carried out within the dental practice setting

to reinforce the critical need for soft tissue exams for all patients

Objectives

to discuss predisposition to increased dental deposits, caries, periodontal disease and oral medicine conditions with tobacco use

to follow the 5 As plan for successful smoking cessation within a dental setting

to know how to utilise other health professionals in smoking cessation plans