The development of a smoking habit is unique to each individual. Any smoking cessation effort should also be tailored to the individual. The dentist in clinical practice should be familiar with the 5 A's, with dosages and forms or nicotine replacement therapy, and with counselors and community resources for possible referral. The dentist who is trying to assist his/her patient to stop smoking must be supportive, positive, patient and encouraging and relaize that it might take multiple attempts before a smoker is able to quit once and for all.
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