Vaping, orthodontics and oral health: understanding the evidence, identifying the risks, and supporting patients
03 Oct 2025
Specialty Interest Theatre
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Learning Content
Review the current evidence on e-cigarettes and their potential effects on dental health and orthodontic treatment, including caries, tooth movement, and surgical healing. It highlights staff education, and the vital role dental health professionals play in identifying use and supporting cessation.
- Understand the potential impact of e-cigarette use on dental health and orthodontic treatment outcomes-
- Understand current evidence on nicotine/vaping effects on caries risk, tooth movement, and healing-
- Be able to identify signs of vaping and record relevant history in dental assessments-
- Be able to support patient education and provide advice on vaping cessation.
Aims
To provide an overview of the emerging evidence on e-cigarettes and their possible effects on oral and orthodontic health-
To raise awareness of vaping prevalence among orthodontic patients-
To highlight the importance of recording e-cigarette use in dental assessments-
To support General Dental Practitioners in delivering effective vaping cessation advice.
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