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Creating a smoke-free society for members of the Japanese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: In 2003, the Japanese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (JSOMS) issued“ Promoting Anti-Smoking Declaration” and recognized the results of 14 years of research and experience. Since then, scientific evidence of the health hazards of smoking on oral diseases has been recognized globally. In this regard, OMS members are encouraged to quit smoking and encourage smoking cessation in their patients. At the 2016 61st General Meeting of the JSOMS, the Committee for Tobacco-Free Society (CTFS) held a symposium titled, “Creating a smoke-free society of members.” The objective of this review is to summarize the symposium and encourage our colleagues to create a smoke-free society.

Source: Japanese Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

DOI: 10.5794/jjoms.63.478

Authors: Toru NAGAO, Yasunori SATO, Takahiko SHIBAHARA, Yoshiki ISHIGAKI, Jingo KUSUKAWA, Tetsuya YODA