Perceptions of Dental Students in India About Smoking Cessation Counseling

Rajasundaram, Prakash; Sequeira, Peter Simon; Jain, Jithesh

doi:10.1002/j.0022-0337.2011.75.12.tb05221.x

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“…Some researchers suggest that students' experience in delivering oral health education to patients during undergraduate training could help them expand the prevention concept into holistic patient management. They would also be more likely to become interested in the overall well-being of their patients (35).…”

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Developing a caries risk assessment model for patients attending University Malaya dental clinic

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Yong

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Aim: In response to the introduction of an integrated dental education program at University of Malaya (UM) in 2011, a study was conducted to develop a caries risk assessment model (CRA) for use in non-surgical caries management for Year 3 and 4 students of the new integrated program. Methods: The CRA model was based on risk indicators used by dental students in the Preventive Dental Clinic (PDC). Patients aged 15 years and above who attended the PDC for the first time in year 2009 and 2010 were used as study sample. Four hundred and fourteen patient names were identified from the student PDC logbook. Of the 414, 359 dental records had complete data and included in the analysis. Data were analysed using SPSS version 17.0. Chi-square test was used for group comparison and associated factors for coronal caries were analysed using Multiple Logistic Regression (MLR). Results: The final model showed that adults, brushing teeth once daily, and not having dental prosthesis/appliance were 3.31 (CI=1.64-6.69), 2.53 (CI=1.19-5.40), and 2.25 (CI=1.25-4.10) more likely to develop coronal caries, respectively, than adolescents, brushing teeth at least twice a day, and having dental prosthesis/appliance. Conclusions: The results indicate that age group, toothbrushing frequency and dental prosthesis status are significant indicators for coronal caries among patients. Outcomes of the study contributed towards bridging the gap between cariology and preventive modules in the new integrated dental program.

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Developing a caries risk assessment model for patients attending University Malaya dental clinic

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“…Tobacco use is single most preventable cause of morbidity and mortality globally (Rajasundaram et al, 2011;Salman et al, 2014). At present, tobacco usage is a global concern as the World Bank predicts over 450 million tobacco deaths in next 50 years.…”

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“…At present, tobacco usage is a global concern as the World Bank predicts over 450 million tobacco deaths in next 50 years. Tobacco cessation counselling by a health professional has been proven effective and it has been reported that appropriate assistance and professional advice by health professionals has led to a cessation rate of 10% -20% (Rajasundaram et al, 2011).…”

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“…As oral screening and patient education forms an integral part of dental practice thus, dental clinic has been suggested as an ideal setup for tobacco cessation counselling (Rajasundaram et al, 2011). The prevention and control of tobacco use is an emerging issue of global significance and the important links between tobacco and oral health provide a unique opportunity for dentist to become involved in tobacco cessation activities.…”

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Perceptions Regarding Tobacco Cessation Counselling among Dental Students and Graduates: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kachwaha

Singhal

Singh

2019

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev

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Background: Tobacco usage is a global concern and it is essential to curb its usage and increase awareness among patients. Dental professionals' contribution in tobacco cessation will definitely make a stark difference. Thus it is important to assess dental students' and graduates' knowledge, attitude and practice towards Tobacco cessation counselling (TCC). Materials and Methods: The descriptive, cross-sectional survey was carried out among 286 students of a dental college in South India. A well-structured, pretested, self-administered questionnaire consisting of 17 close-ended questions was employed to assess knowledge, attitude and practice towards TCC. Results: Almost all study participants agreed that tobacco cessation counselling is under the scope of dental practice and admitted that it is the responsibility of dental professionals to educate patients for the same. Majority of graduates responded that they have done tobacco cessation counselling whereas less than two-third of undergraduates have done the same and difference between two groups was statistically significant (p<0.001). A significantly higher number of graduates (79%) were aware of 5A's and 5R's protocol for TCC as compared to undergraduates (50%). But less than one-fifth of study population have actually applied this protocol for TCC in clinical practice. Conclusion: There is a need to modify the dental curriculum and motivate young graduates and students about TCC. This will develop a more professional competence and helps to encourage the dental professionals in developing a preventive mind set about tobacco use. Thus, it will help in enhancing the long-term rates of quitting tobacco among patients, which will prove beneficial in controlling tobacco related diseases in near future.

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“…Previous studies mainly focused on one or a few aspects related to counselling for Tobacco cessation among dental students (Rajasundaram et al, 2011;Halawany et al, 2013;Murugaboopathy et al, 2013). Identifying various factors involved in counselling for Tobacco cessation independently alone may not be sufficient.…”

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Counselling as a Tool for Tobacco Cessation in a Dental Institution: Insights from India

Rajesh

Pinto²,

Binnal

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Background: Tobacco related mortality and morbidity is a growing public health problem world over. Counselling has emerged as an important arsenal in the battle against tobacco. Involving experts other than traditional medical health workers may be critical. Aim of the present study was to explore various aspects related to Tobacco cessation counselling among Indian dental students. Methods: Overall, 241 undergraduate students from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore participated in the present investigation. A structured, pretested, self-administered questionnaire was used to ascertain knowledge, attitude, behavior, perceived effectiveness and barriers and socio-demographic details. Willingness to counsel patients and undergo further training counselling was also assessed. Results: Mean knowledge, attitude, behavior, perceived effectiveness and barrier scores were 2.94 (±2.08), 51.84 (±5.63), 19.25 (±8.79), 16.17 (±1.96) and 42.39 (±5.65) respectively. Age was significantly correlated with knowledge; while year of study revealed significant correlations with knowledge and behavior (p<0.05). Lack of motivation, poor attitude of patients; lack of knowledge and skills emerged as barriers. Multiple logistic regression analysis indicated that year of study, attitude, behavior and barrier scores were significant predictors for respondents ever counselled their patients (p<0.05). Conclusions: Knowledge and behavior scores of the respondents towards Tobacco cessation counselling were low, but a majority of the subjects were willing to counsel and undergo training. Year of study, attitude, behavior and barrier scores emerged as significant predictors of counselling for Tobacco use. The present study has important policy implications and highlights curriculum changes in making Tobacco cessation counselling more relevant and effective among Indian dental students.

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Perceptions of Dental Students in India About Smoking Cessation Counseling

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Developing a caries risk assessment model for patients attending University Malaya dental clinic

Developing a caries risk assessment model for patients attending University Malaya dental clinic

Perceptions Regarding Tobacco Cessation Counselling among Dental Students and Graduates: A Cross-Sectional Study

Counselling as a Tool for Tobacco Cessation in a Dental Institution: Insights from India

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