Five Years of Global Impact: FDI's Tobacco Cessation Project Transforms Dental Practice Worldwide
SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 10, 2025 - Over the past five years, FDI World Dental Federation's Tobacco Cessation project has redefined the role of oral health professionals in combating one of the world's leading causes of preventable disease and death. By integrating evidence-based cessation strategies into dental practice, the initiative has empowered dentists and hygienists worldwide to help patients take meaningful steps toward quitting tobacco.
Building Global Capacity Through Education
Launched in 2020, the project established an ambitious goal: to embed tobacco cessation counseling directly into everyday dental care. FDI's interactive workshops-centered on the 5As (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange) and 5Rs (Relevance, Risks, Rewards, Roadblocks, Repetition)-equip participants with the communication tools and clinical confidence needed to address tobacco use during routine appointments.