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Smoking individuals

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should be advised on long term effects on their bodies + risks of developing oral cancer or periodontal disease. Smokers who have interest in quitting should be referred to dentist or dcp for advice on how to access NHS ‘quit smoking’ schemes in their area. info leaflets should be available

2
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Other visual aids resources

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can be used to make point are photographs of cancers + extensive periodontal disease (posters or leaflets). models of dental arches can also have ‘loose teeth’

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We must

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always respect their choices about their bodies + deliver info accurately + friendly + it is their decision to act or not