smoking cessation

Question 1

UK prevalence of smoking in adults

Answer 1

13%
15% scotland

Question 2

Smoking cessation - 5 As

Answer 2

ASK
ADVISE
ASSESS
ASSIST
ARRANGE FOLLOW-UP

Question 3

scotland - 3 As

Answer 3

• ask patient about smoking
• advise your patient about smoking
• acct by offering individualised help and referral to stop smoking services if appropriate

Question 4

What percentage of chronic periodontitis cases are attributed to smoking?

Answer 4

40%

Question 5

oral side effects of tobacco smoking

Answer 5

• increased oral cancer risk
• periodontitis risk
• increases dental treatment risks and complications e.g. extractions
• extractions take longer to heal
• increased rate of implant failure
• staining of teeth
• halitosis

Question 6

pros of ecigs

Answer 6

• 95% less harmful than tobacco smoke

Question 7

e-cigs - oral side effects

Answer 7

• mouth and throat dryness
• smoke contacts oral mucosa at their hottest
• risk of gum disease
• increase bacteria in mouth from sugar enriched vapour

Question 8

what percentage of oral cancer patients are tobacco users?

Answer 8

90%

Question 9

nicotine withdrawal symptoms

Answer 9

• cravings
• low mood
• headache
• weight gain
• disturbed sleep
• irritability
• mouth ulcers
• dizziness
• lack of concentration

Question 10

Smoking cessation services

Answer 10

• pharmacy
• community clinics
• GP
• hospital advisors
• specialist pregnancy service
• prison service
• telephone support

Question 11

benefits of stopping smoking

Answer 11

CO returns to normal within 48 hours
nicotine leaves body within 72 hours
breathing improves between 2 weeks and 3 months
1 year - CV disease risk halved
- financial benefits

Question 12

Support to aid smoking cessation

Answer 12

nicotine replacement therapy
behavioural support
possible new mediaction

Question 13

websites for smoking cessation

Answer 13

talktofrank.com
quityourway.scot