Abstract:Background
Tobacco usage in any form has devastating effects on the health of the person including oral and pharyngeal cancer, which is one of the major causes of death.
Aim
This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of tobacco consumption in various forms among dental outpatients.
Materials and methods
Patients reporting to the outpatient department of the College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Bengaluru, India, were evaluated for the presence or absence of habit. Habit history was recorded using standardiz… Show more
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