Tobacco Cessation Clinic
For those interested in a tobacco-free, healthy lifestyle.
Supported by The Ohio State University Outreach and Engagement
Program
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Did you also know that...?
• In the U.S., tobacco causes roughly one death every 1.5 minutes.
• Tobacco smoke contains approximately 4,000 chemicals, 200 of which
are poisonous.
• Quitting tobacco use brings many health benefits that continue
every day for years!
• Kicking a 1-pack-a-day smoking habit will save you about $1,000
per year.
THE CLINIC
A Tobacco Cessation Clinic is available at The Ohio State University
College of Dentistry. This Clinic provides individual counseling and
personal follow-up for those who wish to stop smoking or stop using
any form of tobacco.
Individuals may refer themselves to the Clinic or be referred by
their dentist, dental hygienist, physician, nurse or other health
care professional.
Tobacco use history, nicotine dependence, motivation,
self-assessment questionnaires are sent to an individual before the
first appointment.
Typically a tobacco user will require three or more sessions.
FIRST SESSION
Includes a comprehensive interview and assessment by a nicotine
dependence counselor. During this session a quitting date will be
set. Assessment of what type of pharmacologic therapy is determined. |
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SECOND SESSION
During this session behavioral modification intervention is done by
a specialist in this field.
THIRD SESSION
A follow-up is carried out along with teeth cleaning and
prophylaxis.
TREATMENT
The counselor will help the individual set up their own “customized”
treatment plan. Possible options are discussed including:
• Behavioral modification strategies by a behavioral modification
specialist including:
- Coping skills
- Individualized quitting techniques
- Support networks |
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• Monitored use of FDA-approved tobacco cessation pharmaceutical
agents such as nicotine gum, patches, nasal spray, inhaler, Zyban or
various combinations prescribed by a tobacco cessation counselor
• Oral health care including cleaning and removal of tobacco stains
FOLLOW-UP
The tobacco cessation clinic provides personal long-term follow-up.
This may include phone calls, letters and additional counseling
sessions.
INSURANCE
The tobacco cessation clinic provides personal long-term follow-up.
This may include phone calls, letters and additional counseling
sessions.
FEES
Treatment is billed at $150.00, payable at first visit.
TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM CLINIC
Abdel Rahim Mohammad, DDS, MS MPH
Clinic Director
For more information or to make an appointment please call Ms. Carol
Orders at (614) 292-1140 or
write to:
Dr. Abdel Rahim Mohammad
Tobacco Cessation Clinic
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
