Vaping, Nicotine and Tobacco: Facts, Stats, Trends
February 13, 2025 @ 7:00pm EST
Zoom
NOTE NEW DATE: NOW FEB 13th
Carol A. Jahn, RDH, MS
Course description: Does it seems as though even less people report
cigarette smoking that the use of other tobacco products is increasing?
Today, more high school students vape than smoke regular cigarettes. Many
partake in multiple forms of tobacco including hookahs and spit tobacco.
Flavored products add to the appeal. This course will examine the changing
trends in tobacco and nicotine use, and how it is impacting oral and systemic
health.
Topics Covered:
• Cigarette smoking in youth and adults
• The rise in the use of vaping/e-cigarettes
• The emergence of Juul® and heat-not burn cigarettes
• Hookahs and Snus
• Impact on oral health
• Smoking and tobacco related cancers
• Screening patients for oral cancer
• Tobacco prevention and cessation
• Tips for talking with patient about tobacco use
Learning Objectives
• Describe the changes in tobacco, nicotine, and cigarette use over the last decade
• Identify the negative oral and systemic health effects from tobacco & nicotine
• Evaluate the potential risks of vaping, hookah, and snus
• Discuss the role of dental professionals in tobacco prevention and cessation
• Understand the oral and systemic health risks from tobacco use
Carol A. Jahn, RDH, MS
Director Professional Relations & Education,
Water Pik, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
Church & Dwight, Inc
cjahn@waterpik.com | 708-899-1886