Smokers Are Less Likely to be Aware of Oral Health Effects of Smoking Than Nonsmokers

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Dental Patient Awareness of Smoking Effects on Oral Health: Comparison of Smokers and Non-Smokers

Al-Shammari KF, Moussa MA, Al-Ansari JM, Al-Duwairy YS, Honkala EJ.

J Dent 2006;34(3):173-8

Level of Evidence

3b

Purpose/Question

The primary objective was to compare adult Kuwaiti smokers’ and nonsmokers’ knowledge regarding oral health effects of smoking and smokers’ willingness to quit based on the established link with oral health.

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Population Based-Case-Control Study