Tobacco 101: A Guide to Working with Nicotine Addicted Patients
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

• Have a basic knowledge of the history of tobacco.
• Identify the tobacco and nicotine products currently on the market.
• Be aware of the impact of these products on oral health.
• Understand the basics of nicotine addiction.
• Know the smoking cessation modalities which are currently available.
• Utilize new skills to help work with tobacco and nicotine addicted patients.
• Make working with tobacco addicted patients one of the most gratifying experiences of one’s dental professional career.