Prepared for graphic health warnings?

Members are urged to prepare for graphic health warnings, which are to appear on cigarette packaging soon. One of the new graphic warnings relates to oral cancer risks, and it is likely that at least some dental patients who smoke will remark on the new messages when they attend for treatment.

Dentists and their staff are therefore urged to have their Quit resource kits on hand, and to have reviewed the literature about smoking and oral diseases, so that when the opportunity arises, relevant professional advice and assistance can be given.

ADAVB suggests that you review the Smoking and the Mouth Background Brief, and look for additional resource materials at the Quit website.

If your patients are amenable to contacting Quitline, the number is 13 7848.

Download the Referral Fax Sheet to help you and your team support your patients to quit.

Use this link to find out more about the Quitline.

More information about the Commonwealth Government's graphic warning requirements can be found here.