Drug therapy for smoking cessation: evidence-based considerations for dentistry

Meta analyses and systematic reviews reported to date provide substantial scientific support for certain forms of pharmacotherapy in smoking cessation. Less information is available on pharmacotherapy for intervention in other forms of tobacco abuse (i.e., spit tobacco). Prior to recommendation or p...

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Published in:	Texas dental journal Vol. 122; no. 6; p. 546
Main Authors:	Jeske, Arthur H, Servos, Thomas A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-2005
Subjects:	Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation - adverse effects Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation - therapeutic use Bupropion - adverse effects Bupropion - therapeutic use Humans Nicotine - administration & dosage Nicotine - adverse effects Nicotine - pharmacology Smoking - drug therapy Tobacco Use Cessation - methods
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Summary:	Meta analyses and systematic reviews reported to date provide substantial scientific support for certain forms of pharmacotherapy in smoking cessation. Less information is available on pharmacotherapy for intervention in other forms of tobacco abuse (i.e., spit tobacco). Prior to recommendation or prescription of nicotine replacements and/or prescription of bupropion, the dentist must recognize that drug therapy alone is not appropriate to assist patients in smoking cessation. However, when combined with appropriate behavioral interventions and a demonstrated willingness of the patient to quit tobacco use, drug therapy is a valuable adjunctive service.
ISSN:	0040-4284