Lung illnesses related to vaping and electronic cigarettes are increasing at concerning levels, and the long-term effects are still unknown. The risks associated with these alternatives to smoking are increasing due to numerous known harmful ingredients associated with the delivery devices. As general dentists, you are urged to learn about the oral health effects of vaping and electronic cigarettes and discuss them with your patients, especially teenage patients. AGD has recently added “The Dangers of Vaping” to its library of more than 25 oral health fact sheets available online. Log in to download the fact sheet, and start having the conversation in your practice today. 

To learn more about e-cigarettes and vaping, also check out the October 2018 AGD Impact article, The Allure of Juul and Other E-Cigarettes.