On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2025, Dr. Sushmitha of Guires Solutions Private Limited delivered a compelling and educational session titled “Tobacco and Oral Health: Understanding Risks, Precancerous Signs, and Pathways to Cessation.” This presentation aimed to raise awareness about the oral and systemic dangers of tobacco use, highlight the warning signs of oral cancer, and promote effective strategies for quitting tobacco.
The presentation included the following key topics:
Understanding Tobacco and Its Forms. Tobacco is a plant product used in various ways:
At the core of all tobacco products is nicotine, a potent and addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system.
Tobacco products contain a range of harmful substances, including:
Tobacco Usage Lead to
Tobacco exposure introduces carcinogenic substances into the mouth. This leads to:
Premalignant or precancerous lesions are abnormal changes in the mouth’s lining that can precede oral
cancer:
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common oral cancer and may affect:
Common symptoms include:
Preventing oral cancer starts with:
Effective options for quitting include:
NRT reduces cravings via controlled nicotine doses:
Take Charge of Your Health
“Say No to Tobacco, Say Yes to Life.”
Every day without tobacco is a step toward a healthier, cancer-free future.
Through this awareness initiative, Guires Solutions Private Limited reaffirms its commitment to promoting public health and well-being. Let us stand united against tobacco and work towards a healthier, smoke-free society
Presented by: Dr. Sushmitha, BDS, M.Sc
Date: May 31, 2025
Occasion: World No Tobacco Day
Published by: Guires Solutions Private Limited
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