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Dentists lament New Zealand’s failing anti-tobacco focus

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Public health experts were taken by surprise when New Zealand’s new government announced that it would repeal the country’s ...

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Nicotine addiction among the youth: Australia introduces strict vaping restrictions

CANBERRA, Australia: Vaping poses significant risks to both general and oral health, a concern that has grown with the rapid increase in e-cigarette use, ...

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Periodontal treatment ineffective for heavy smokers with severe periodontitis, study finds

AARHUS, Denmark: Smoking can greatly affect periodontitis treatment—these are the findings of a recent study that investigated the influence of different ...

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E-cigarette use among youth in the US: Recent developments

LEIPZIG, Germany: The history of smoking stretches back to 5,000 bc, whereas cigarettes were first introduced in the US in the early nineteenth century. ...

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Smoking cessation may decrease risk of tooth loss

SÃO PAULO, Brazil: Smoking cessation has been shown to have a positive impact on the outcome of periodontal therapy. Previous reviews have addressed the ...

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Former and light smokers subject to adverse health risks

NEW YORK, U.S.: Various studies have examined the oral health implications of tobacco use and smoking cessation. Since it has been proven that smoking ...

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