The Tobacco Intervention Initiative (TII) is a professionally-led "call to action" programme to eradicate tobacco addiction while striving for a 'tobacco free India' and thus improving the oral health of Indians by the year 2020.
Tobacco smoking and consumption of smokeless or chewing tobacco affects the lives of billions of persons, posing an enormous public health challenge in its complexity, scale and impact, both at an individual and nation-wide level.
Tobacco use and smoking in particular, causes many of the chronic and debilitating diseases that affect the population and stress the national health-care system. Such diseases include heart disease, stroke, multiple cancers and respiratory diseases, as well as complications of pregnancy such as preterm delivery and low infant birth weight.
We belive in updating, enhancing scientific technology and creating opportunities for a healthy India with the involvement of the dental professionals:
Scientific approach
Train dental professionals and disseminate information on a scientific basis.
Trust
Our resources and programmes will be supervised, conducted and appraised in a manner to uphold the trust placed in us by the public.
Society
We aim to improve the health status through communication, prevention and intervention.
We translate and convey the advances and progress to health professionals, professional organisations, and the public through organized efforts.
Dental expertise
Tobacco usage causes significant changes in a person's mouth (as a periodontal diseases or oral cancer). The dentist are specialist of the oral cavity, who are the first line of defense in early detection of diseases. Here, the Indian Dental Association (IDA) an association of dentists is best equipped to deal with all complications related to the oral cavity. They are professionally trained to diagnose abnormal conditions associated with or caused by tobacco use. Counseling by dentist helps the patient understand the deleterious effects of continued tobacco usage. This knowledge about the adverse effects helps patients in quitting tobacco. Therefore, the dentist must be trained about the five major steps for intervention (the "5 A's": Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange).
Benefit to practice
Dentist too benefit from participation in IDA's TII, because it provides them a positive work environment. Successful practice revolves around satisfied patients and lasting relationships. Quality of life and longevity increases when dentists provide tobacco cessation advice. Along with the primary goal of modern dentistry (preserving oral structures), dentists can simultaneously save lives( the ultimate in service) in collaboration with TII. This increases the respect and recognition of the dentist.
Sustaining the uniqueness
IDA provides a multidisciplinary task-force (diverse professional groups) with the dentist assuming the central role. This imparts a uniqueness to the cessation programme whereby IDA assumes the leadership role for cooperation and coordination.
Addressing disparities
Lower income groups are the most addicted to tobacco, as they lack education, awareness about the adverse effects of tobacco usage, plus they do not have funds for treatment. Dentists at TCC Centres by their counseling and intervention can to a large extent curtail the resultant morbidity and mortality due to tobacco usage.
Our goal is creating an healthy nation by tobacco–free India. We are committed to reducing tobacco usage in all form by counseling by dentists at TCC Centre.
TCC Centre are certified dental clinics where the dentist offer counseling at individual, group level, behavior therapy, self- help materials, educational CDS and books along with Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT).
These clinics form the supportive infrastructure for tobacco cessation, where the dentist is a trained tobacco intervention professional. Your search for tobacco de-addiction can end at the dental clinic.
Tobacco smoking and consumption of smokeless or chewing tobacco affects the lives of billions of persons, posing an enormous public health challenge in its complexity, scale and impact, both at an individual and nation-wide level.
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Let’s share success stories, these will inform and encourage those who are addicted and those who desire to help them. Learn & find relief from addiction.
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed around the world every year on May 31. It is intended to encourage a 24-hour period of abstinence from all forms of tobacco...
India occupies the third position in the world with an annual production of about 800 million kgs. of the different types grown, flue-cured tobacco, country tobacco, burley, bidi.
Tobacco depletes the soil nutrients at a very rapid rate and displaces the indigenous flora and fauna thus becoming a source of pests for other crops.
The total central excise revenue from all tobacco products in the year 2011-12 amounted to only 17 percent (174 billion) of the estimated economic costs of tobacco.
Tobacco kills nearly one million people in India every year.
34.6% of adults in India are consuming tobacco in any form; 47.9% of males and 20.3% of females.
5500 children are initiate into using tobacco every day in India.
It pushes the poor into an endless cycle of poverty because of the ill health effects of tobacco.
SHS is three- to four-times more toxic per gram of particulate matter than mainstream tobacco smoke.
52% of the adults (rural-58%, urban-39%) were exposed to Second Hand Smoking(SHS) at home.
Can be perceived under 3 main groups, namely, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), pulmonary diseases, and cancer. Tobacco consumption also adversely affects reproductive health, digestive process, vision, bone metabolism, dental hygiene, and perhaps, diminished performance in virtually every functioning cell.
The total economic costs attributable to tobacco use from all diseases in India in the year 2011 for persons aged 35-69 years amounted to a staggering Rs. 1,04,500 crore.
Direct medical costs amounted to Rs. 16,800 crore and associated indirect morbidity cost Rs. 14,700 crore.
The cost from premature mortality was estimated at Rs. 73,000 crore.
(These figures are as per the study conducted by Public Health Specialists for WHO and MoHFW and released on 29th May 2014 by the Former Union Health Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan)
Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs): Rs. 3,600 crores;
Respiratory Diseases (excluding Tuberculosis): Rs. 2,800 crores;
Tuberculosis: Rs. 2,300 crores;
Cancers: Rs. 1,400 crores
(These figures are as per the study conducted by Public Health Specialists for WHO and MoHFW and released on 29th May 2014 by the Former Union Health Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan)
10% increase in bidi prices could reduce rural bidi consumption by 9.2% and a 10% increase in cigarette prices could reduce rural cigarette consumption by 3.4%.
Did you know that use of smokeless tobacco products can lead to nicotine dependence or addiction.
Did you know that smokeless tobacco uses results in gingival recession.
Did you know that Nicotine is similar in all critical measures to prototypic drugs of abuse such as morphine and cocaine.
Did you know that nicotine is psychoactive, producing transient dose-related changes in mood and feeling.
Did you know that Nicotine produces a variety of individual- specific therapeutic actions such as mood and performance enhancement; and the brief effects of nicotine ensure that conditioning occurs, because the behavior is associated with numerous concomitant environmental stimuli.
Did you know that since the exposure to nicotine from smokeless tobacco is similar in magnitude to nicotine exposure from cigarette smoking, the health consequences of smoking that are caused by nicotine also would be expected to be hazards of smokeless tobacco use.
Did you know that we are concerned about the contributory or supportive role that nicotine plays in the pathogenesis of disease including coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, peptic ulcer disease, and fetal mortality and morbidity.
Did you know that grit and sand in smokeless tobacco products scratches teeth and wears away the hard surface or enamel. Premature loss of tooth enamel can cause added sensitivity and may require corrective treatment.
Did you know that constant irritation to the spot in the mouth where a small wad of chewing tobacco is placed can result in permanent damage to periodontal tissue. It also can damage the supporting bone structure. The injured gums pull away from the teeth, exposing root surfaces and leaving teeth sensitive to heat and cold. Erosion of critical bone support leads to loosened teeth that can be permanently lost.
Did you know that Nicotine blood levels achieved by smokeless tobacco use are similar to those from cigarette smoking. Nicotine addiction can lead to an artificially increased heart rate and blood pressure. In addition, it can constrict the blood vessels that are necessary to carry oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. Athletic performance and endurance levels are decreased by this reaction.
Did you know that chewing tobacco lessens a person's sense of taste and ability to smell. As a result, users tend to eat more salty and sweet foods, both of which are harmful if consumed in excess.
Did you know that with the practice of "chewing" and "dipping," tobacco and its irritating juices are left in contact with gums, cheeks and/or lips for prolonged periods of time. This can result in a condition called leukoplakia. Leukoplakia appears either as a smooth, white patch or as leathery- looking wrinkled skin. It results in cancer in 3 percent to 5 percent of all cases.
Did you know that all forms of smokeless tobacco contain high concentrations of cancer- causing agents. These substances subject users to increased cancer risk not only of the oral cavity, but also the pharynx, larynx and esophagus.
Did you know that if you use smokeless tobacco, or have in the past, you should be on the lookout for some of these early signs of oral cancer:
Did you know that pain is rarely an early symptom. For this reason, all tobacco users need regular dental check-ups.
Regular dentist visits are must for smokers\tobacco users in order to benefit from professional cleanings.
A proper oral hygiene plan is extremely important for smokers. Smokers should be brushing, flossing, and using a tongue cleaner and mouthwash on a regular basis, at least twice daily.
Having the right toothbrush can be something that is often overlooked, but it is something that should not be neglected. Smokers should use a toothbrush that is more targeted for the general trouble areas. The toothbrush should also be able to reach the difficult areas in the back of the gums.
Toothbrush bristles should be stiff and strong enough to be able to tackle the hard stains left by tar in the tobacco.
Fortunately, there are at-home teeth whitening procedures available that effectively rid teeth of the yellowish-brown stains caused by smoking. Choose your teeth-whitening wisely after asking your dentist. It's important to note that, after whitening teeth, if a person continues to smoke, their teeth will stain again.
Smokers should also buy toothpaste that is made specifically for smokers, as they are chemically stronger and better able to tackle harder to clean bacteria.
Mouthwash helps combat the bad breath many smokers experience. There are also mouthwashes that are targeted just for smokers, ask your dentist.
Smokers must avoid foods can cause staining and erosion. Foods that can cause further staining, compounding on the damages already done by the use of tobacco. Coffee and soda are common drinks that can stain the teeth. Smokers should also avoid eating foods that are highly acidic in composition as they can cause enamel breakdown and cavities.
Your dentist will carry out a regular examination to make sure that your teeth and gums and whole mouth are healthy. Your cheeks, tongue and throat will be examined for any signs of other conditions that may need more investigation. You can also be given the latest information to help you stop smoking.
Regular dental checkups are must because tobacco use and smoking causes a number of oral health issues, ranging from gum disease, oral cancer to discolored teeth. 90 percent of people with oral cancer (cancer affecting the lips, tongue, throat, and mouth) have used tobacco in some form. Likewise, the risk of oral cancer is six times higher among smokers relative to non- smokers. Your individual risk of oral cancer depends on how long you’ve been using tobacco — the longer you use it, the greater your risk. Between 40 and 50 percent of oral cancer cases die.
Live longer and improve your chances with early detection. Regular checkups by a dentist are a good way to catch oral cancer early. Any mouth ulcers can be checked out with a biopsy, and you can get a diagnosis. The sooner you start treatment, the better your odds of survival.
Smoking cigarettes causes periodontal, or gum, disease. Bone loss is part of periodontal disease. It starts out as inflammation of the gums. In the natural and unfortunate progression, the bone supporting the roots of your teeth becomes inflamed, and then the underlying bone can deteriorate. There are surgical and nonsurgical therapies to reverse or slow the progression of periodontal disease, but without proper treatment, gum disease does eventually lead to tooth loss and jawbone damage. Smoking is associated with more than 50 percent of periodontal disease cases.
People often think that different forms of tobacco are "safer" than others. However, tobacco in any form has risks. It’s hard to figure out which is worse — when tobacco is chewed, smoked, or inhaled.
The bottom line is that regular exposure to tobacco in any form can compromise your health. Pipe smokers may not smoke very often, but they can [still] get cancer of the lips, as they’r always holding the pipe in the same place on the lip. Additionally, there’sa myth that chewing tobacco has less risk, but it’sbeen shown pretty clearly that this isn’ttrue.
And people who use smokeless (chewing) tobacco are at a four to six time greater risk of oral cancer than people who don't use tobacco at all. People who use smokeless tobacco are also at higher risk of tooth decay and cavities because some varieties of chewing tobacco contain sugar for a sweeter taste, and sugar is a primary cause of tooth decay.
Improve oral health by quitting smoking. After you’v quit smoking, your risk of oral health problems decreases significantly. And the longer you remain a non-smoker, the lower your risk becomes. A decade after you’v quit, your risk for periodontal disease is similar to that of a person who never smoked at all. Dentists at TII centre take the initiative to ask patients about their smoking habits, and are talking about the [nicotine] patch and other ways to help people quit. Visit your dentist.
Brush properly. Most people who have periodontal disease develop it from not brushing and flossing properly. The heat and carcinogens found in cigarettes and tobacco are also damaging to your mouth and gums. So people who use tobacco need to be doubly careful about brushing and flossing correctly and doing so as often as recommended. Ask your dentist about brushing and flossing to make sure you’r doing a thorough job.
If you do use tobacco, cutting back and eventually quitting are some of the most important actions you can take to improve both your oral health and your overall health.
Tobacco use “isa tremendously addictive habit, so in the meantime, regular dental visits can help with early detection” o gum disease and precancerous mouth sores. People at greatest risk for oral cancer are chronic smokers who don’t isit their dentists regularly. By the time oral cancer is detected, it’s ard to treat. Plus, the treatments can be more challenging at later stages. Surgery and radiation treatments are often disfiguring and can affect your ability to speak and eat.
Talk to your dentist about what can help you to kick your smoking and other tobacco habits today.
Dental professionals to volunteer to take care of those who are disabled or elderly or medically fragile and cannot afford the needed dental care.
Five simple self-examine steps you can take to help identify oral diseases in their earliest stages!
Tobacco use remains the number one cause of preventable death. Tobacco use kills and secondhand smoke also causes additional deaths. Add on in medical expenditures and through indirect costs due to premature death.
Tobacco use causes lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. Tobacco use is a major risk factor in developing asthma, arthritis, diabetes, stroke, tuberculosis, and ectopic pregnancy – as well as liver, colorectal and other forms of cancer. It also worsens symptoms for people already battling chronic diseases.
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