Tobacco use contributes to more mortality and morbidity globally than any other behavioral
risk factor. Adverse effects do not spare the oral cavity, with many oral diseases more …

Importance Stay-at-home policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic could disrupt adolescents’
substance use and physical activity. Objective To compare adolescents’ substance use …

Although the prevalence of tobacco use has declined in some parts of the world, tobacco
use remains a persistent and, in some cases, growing problem that will continue to be a …

Objectives: To adapt an established instrument for measuring adolescents' cigarette-related
perceptions for new application with electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Methods: In this …

The use of various forms of tobacco is one of the most important preventable risk factors for
the incidence and progression of periodontal disease. Tobacco use negatively affects …

Background Certain product characteristics, such as flavor, may increase adolescents’
willingness to try vaped nicotine and cannabis (marijuana) products. Methods A discrete choice …

Objectives Evaluate trends from 2011–2015 in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use among
US adolescents, grades 6–12, including prevalence and associations with past month use of …

Concurrent use of e-cigarettes and cannabis among adolescents and emerging adults is a
growing public health concern. More research is needed describing cannabis use among …

Background Tobacco products in the United States and the patterns of tobacco use are
changing. Although cigarette smoking prevalence has declined, dental professionals are likely to …

Smokeless tobacco (ST) use among US high school males living in rural areas exceeds
national levels. Subgroups at heightened risk of ST use have been identified, but less is known …