The Journal of the American Dental Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Tobacco use quitline enrollment through dental practices: a pilot study.
Time and resource constraints limit the ability of oral health care professionals to help patients quit smoking. Opportunities exist for dental providers to help patients who smoke by enrolling them in tobacco use quitlines. The authors conducted a pilot study to investigate whether such referrals were feasible and effective. ⋯ Dental practitioners with limited time and other resources can assist patients who smoke by referring them to a tobacco use quitline.