The Oral Nicotine Commission Report (2024): “Transforming Oral Health for all: The case for Tobacco Harm Reduction”, examines the urgent need to address tobacco’s devastating impact on oral health through innovative strategies.
Smoking, a leading preventable cause of oral cancers and diseases, continues to exacerbate the global burden of oral health issues, which affects 3.5 billion people annually.
This report advocates for the integration of Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) into tobacco control policies, emphasizing the potential of safer nicotine alternatives to reduce harm, improve oral hygiene, and prevent smoking-related diseases.
Additionally, the report highlights the pivotal role of oral health professionals in advancing these strategies. By leveraging their position as trusted health advisors, they can educate patients on harm reduction, correct misconceptions about nicotine, and promote evidence-based alternatives. With actionable recommendations for policymakers and healthcare professionals alike, the report charts a path toward reducing tobacco-related oral diseases and improving overall health outcomes.
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