As a dental Hygienist, my job is to prevent the onset of disease and prevent the continuation of disease if present. Some effective ways to do this are removing heavy deposits, teaching homecare, and advising about potential health issues caused by poor habits. In this paper, I analyze the potential long-term risks of smoking both traditional cigarettes and E-cigarettes, common misconceptions that teenagers have about E-Cigarettes, and how I, as a clinician, can approach these common misconceptions to help younger patients understand the need stop using them. Furthermore, I also analyzed how I would approach an adult who is 30 and has been smoking for years vs. a young person who just started smoking. Overall, the goal of this paper was to educate me about the literature-based consequences of smoking and to feel comfortable having a conversation with my patients about the topic.
"Hard work betrays none" – Hikigaya Hachiman
