The U.S. Public Health Service recommends that all health professionals, including dental professionals, provide brief interventions with their tobacco using patients. This video shares examples of the five major components of a brief intervention, also known as the 5 A's approach.
Tobacco Cessation in Dental Settings: The 5 A's Approach
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