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Oral HealthArchived In-Person Training

The Impact of Tobacco and Cigarette Smoking in Oral Health among Residents of Public Housing

Description

Tobacco use remains a significant public health concern, leading to serious effects on oral health and overall well-being. This training—designed for health center staff, dental professionals, and community health educators—explored the intersection of tobacco use, oral health, and public housing.

Resource Details

Developer
NCHPH, NNOHA
Year
2025
Language
English
Primary Audience
Clinicians Administrative Staff
Category
Oral Health

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Oral HealthArchived Webinar

The Impact of Tobacco and Cigarette Smoking in Oral Health

This webinar designed for health center staff, dental professionals, and community health educators explored the intersection of tobacco use, oral health, and public housing. Speakers from the National Center for Health in Public Housing, the National Network for Oral Health Access, and the American Lung Association discussed trends in tobacco use and their impact on oral health, the vital role of dental teams in tobacco cessation, and practical tools, resources and strategies for implementing integrated tobacco cessation programs in health centers.

NCHPH, NNOHA2025