Vaping - universal panacea for ceasing tobacco use or disaster
Vaping has continued to hold the media spotlight, with particular attention on accessibility, regulation and health outcomes. This symposium will explore the current patterns of use, public health implications, as well as the latest research findings on the impact of vaping on oral health.
The role of the dentist in identifying and monitoring vaping-associated oral conditions, as well as patient education will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives
• Gain insight into the current patterns of use of vaping and how e-cigarettes are regulated in different countries.
• Understand the general and oral health impacts of vaping.
• Gain insight into the latest research findings on associations between vaping , periodontal disease and caries rate.
• Gain insight into the role of the dentist in identifying and monitoring oral conditions associated with vaping.
• Gain insight into resources available to dentists and other health care practitioners to assist in patient education.