HOW TO START TOBACCO CESSATION SERVICES TARGETS : Specific targets - Current smokers Current SLT users Families of these people General targets- All non smokers School children College children Women Aim is to make current users quit and to keep others from getting into the vicious cycle of tobacco PLANNING Infrastructure One room for OPD services including computer. Staff recruitment Doctor Counseller Social worker Computer operator Attendent Location Well connected with road and public transport. Pre launch publicity Focus should be drawn towards school and college students. Launch and post launch publicity Pubicity of the clinic should b done on a continious basis so that it continues to attract people. EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED- • Educational material • Computer • Breath CO analyzer • Telephone connection • Kit for measuring saliva and urine cotinine levels • Medicines • Contact with alcohol de-addiction centres. OFFICE ENVIORMENT - • Create smoke free enviorment
Tips for Oral Hygiene Dr. Shejal Solanki Think about your oral health for a moment. This is something that many of us often overlook. Without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that can cause oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease. 1. Brushing When you brush your teeth, you remove bacteria that promote tooth decay and plaque that causes gum disease. Regular and thorough brushing helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. how to brush your teeth • Thorough cleaning should take at least two minutes, don't rush the process of brushing your teeth. Don't try to brush your teeth too hard, as this can damage your gums. • Brush with a gentle, circular motion, up and down. Angle your brush at 45 degrees relative to the place where your gums and teeth meet.Clean your teeth making a set of three teeth at a time don't forget to clean the surfaces facing towards your tongue. • Make sure you clean the entire surface of each tooth, including the chewi