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Episode 403 Nicotine Addiction is Changing: What Dental Assistants Need to Know

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Show Notes


Nicotine use is rapidly evolving beyond traditional cigarettes, with new products like pouches, vapes, and heat-not-burn devices changing the way patients consume and the way oral health professionals need to respond. In this episode, Kevin Henry speaks with Sherri Warshaw, RDH, CTTS and founder of Smokefree Steps, LLC, about the critical role dental assistants play in identifying nicotine use, educating patients, and supporting cessation efforts. Gain insights into the latest nicotine delivery systems, their oral health risks, and practical strategies for having non-judgmental, effective conversations with patients. Whether you’re a dental assistant, hygienist, or part of the clinical team, this discussion will prepare you to recognize modern nicotine challenges and better guide patients toward healthier outcomes. Connect with Sherri Email: Sh***********@***il.com Phone number: 513 509 9998 Check our previous podcast “Episode 303: How dental assistants (and practices) can help their patients overcome nicotine” https://soundcloud.com/user-649058115/episode-303-how-dental-assistants-and-practices-can-help-their-patients-overcome-nicotine ———————————————– Hey friends—cool news! The Dental Assistant Nation Podcast was featured on Feedspot’s Top 100 Dental Podcasts and their Top Dental Assistant Podcasts list. Huge thanks to you for listening, subscribing, and supporting the show. Couldn’t have done it without you. Go check it out—we’re listed alongside some amazing shows! 100 Best Dental Podcasts – https://podcast.feedspot.com/dental_podcasts/ 4 Best Dental Assistant Podcasts – https://podcast.feedspot.com/dental_assistant_podcasts/


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