Smoking, Vaping, and the Oral Cavity

Smoking and vaping are not uncommon among patients in pediatric dental practices. Studies indicate that they increase the risk for a number of oral conditions, including caries, periodontal disease, and fungal infections. Despite these risks, adolescents and teens are pushed/pulled toward vaping or smoking by a multitude of factors. The pediatric dentist plays an important role in recognizing possible vaping/smoking in a patient, and educating the patient and responsible adults in the risks.

Educational Objectives:
Understand the circumstances that influence whether an adolescent or teen smokes/vapes
Know how smoking and vaping affect the oral cavity
Understand the similarities and differences between smoking and vaping

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Andrew Young received his DDS from UCSF, his GPR certificate from the VA, and his MSD in Orofacial Pain from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. He is an Associate Professor with Tenure at UOP, where he is the director of orofacial pain. He also heads UOP’s Evidence-Based Decision-Making and Critical Thinking curriculum, which teaches appraisal of the scientific literature. He has published over 45 review and original research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

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