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
How Stress Affects Your Oral Health Stress can affect your oral health in a number of ways: Jaw issues - disorders of the jaw joint or chewing muscles. These can cause pain around the ear or face. Teeth grinding - This can happen during the day, especially when you're concentrating, or at night. Poor oral hygiene- caused by a lack of good brushing and flossing. If you're too busy or forget to keep up with your dental hygiene, you can wind up with tooth decay and gum disease. Cold sores- which are caused by the herpes simplex virus HSV-1. Cold sores are often triggered by dental treatment, stress and sunlight. Oral infections or sores- which may show up as ulcers, white lines, or white or red spots. These can be brought on by stress. Decreased immune response- caused by stress, which can lead to periodontal (gum) disease. Reduce your symptoms follow these steps to get relief for painful oral symptoms: Talk to your dentist about treatment options. Address teeth grinding by a