CDA Position Statement on Smoking and Vaping

January 16-22 is National Non-Smoking Week, an annual event coordinated by the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control that aims to educate Canadians about the dangers of smoking, help people quit smoking and de-normalize the tobacco industry, its products and marketing practices.

In this video, Dr. Aaron Burry, Deputy CEO - Professional Affairs at the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), talks about CDA’s position statement on smoking and vaping and outlines the role dentists can play in supporting patients. He also addresses the potential dangers of vaping and gives advice on how dentists can open a positive dialogue with their patients around the health impacts of smoking and vaping.

HELPFUL LINKS

CANADIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION:

• • • CDA Position on Smoking and Vaping
    • CDA Position on Dentists and Tobacco Cessation
    • Quit Supports and Tips for Living Tobacco Free

CANADIAN CENTRE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

• • • Healthy Workplaces - Smoking cessation (guide to help employees quit smoking)

HEALTH CANADA

• • • Smoking, vaping and tobacco: Learn about vaping, tobacco products, effects of smoking, second-hand smoke, prevention and quitting.
    • Quitting smoking: Deciding to quit
    • Quitting smoking: Help someone quit smoking