Webinar Objectives – By the end of this webinar you will be able to:

1. Review the most recent oral and oropharyngeal cancer statistics, identifying the impact of tobacco use on oral health.
2. Explain the impact of tobacco use on one’s health and well-being.
3. Describe a foundational understanding of motivational interviewing techniques, focusing on the principles and applications relevant to tobacco cessation in the context of oral health.
4. Assess patient’s readiness to quit smoking using brief motivational interviewing, recognizing key indicators, and tailoring interventions accordingly.
5. Develop skills in initiating and guiding change conversations with patients, employing brief motivational interviewing strategies to enhance motivation and commitment to tobacco cessation.
6. Describe an Ask, Advise, Refer framework and its application in encouraging patients to quit smoking.
7. Explain available resources for both healthcare professionals and patients facilitating ongoing tobacco cessation efforts.