Spit tobacco intervention in dental practice: recommendations for clinicians
Prokhorov, A.V.; Padgett, D.I.; Wetter, D.W.; Le, T.T.; Kitsman, H.E.
Texas Dental Journal 115(6): 59-63
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-4284 PMID: 9667213 Document Number: 492491
To address ST use effectively, awareness needs to be raised regarding its harmful affects and addictive nature. Clinicians can and should take a leadership role in the control of ST by addressing ST use with patients. The recommendations provide clinicians with practical tools and strategies for intervention with ST users and potential users. Although many of these strategies require training and time, it should be emphasized that even minimal intervention can be effective in combating ST use.