The prevalence and severity of periodontal disease and oral cancers have been strongly associated with smoking. Due to the fact that many people visit their dentist every year, the oral health setting provides an ideal opportunity for health professionals to raise the issue of quitting with clients who smoke.

Our online smoking cessation training provides oral health professionals with the skills to effectively discuss smoking cessation with patients. The online training explores the following topics:

• The oral health professional's role in providing smoking cessation advice to patients. 
• Nicotine addiction.
• Smoking cessation brief intervention strategies.
• Information on the products and services available to help clients quit.