Perception and attitudes of dental students towards tobacco use and smoking cessation counseling;

Abstract

Objective: Smoking is a key risk factor for several diseases and disorders, as well as the primary modifiable factor for a variety of oral problems, such as malignant disorders and mouth cancer. The purpose of this survey is to assess Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry students' tobacco use attitudes, knowledge, and views concerning smoking cessation counseling. Methods: A 21-question online survey was done using Google Forms and sent to 3rd, 4th, and 5thgrade stu-dents. A total of 309 students, 107 from the third grade, 93 from the fourth grade, and 109 from the fifth grade, completed the questionnaire, which was meant to measure students' attitudes and awareness of tobacco and tobacco products. Results: A total of 107 third grades, 93 fourth grades, and 109 fifth grades were discovered among the 309 participants in our study. Furthermore, males made up 33% of the participants, while females made up 66%. According to statistics, most students recognize that they are role models for society and believe they should get smoking cessation counseling training. However, according to statistics, just 7% of students obtain this type of formal education. Conclusion: According to our findings, while dentistry students are aware of the negative consequences of tobacco, there is a lack of instruction in smoking prevention and control. © 2022, AVES. All rights reserved.