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Beyond Asking and Advising: Smoking Cessation Practices and Motivation Among Dentists in Germany.

International dental journal · Gruber LJ, Martinez Schramm L, Hoene G, Rödiger M, Schliephake H, Wolfer S · 2026-09-10

German dentists frequently asked patients about smoking and offered advice, but fewer provided structured cessation support like counselling or follow-up. Motivation for regular cessation counselling was linked to feeling prepared, having a clear professional role, and believing dentists could influence patient behaviour.

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