1Tutor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
2Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
3Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
4Post-Graduate Trainee, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
5Private Consultant, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
6Senior Lecturer, VMS Dental College, Vinayaka Mission University, Salem, Tamil Nadu
Online published on 2 February, 2019.
Tobacco related diseases are increasing, especially in the developing countries which are experiencing the highest increase in the rate of tobacco use. Tobacco use is one of the main risk factors for several chronic diseases, including cancer, lung diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. Dentist can help patient to quit smoking for better oral and general health. Various health agencies and professionals must work together to help patient to stop the habit of tobacco usage which may later emerge as the single most known cause of mortality and morbidity in the world. People will get aware of the ill effects of tobacco by the help of dentist. The next generation of dentists should be trained well enough in assessing and treating the patient with tobacco use. The present article reviewed the current scenario about the tobacco related diseases and the risk factors associated with oral health and general health and the measures taken to control tobacco by the various health programmes around the globe.
Tobacco, Health risks, Public health, Tobacco control
