Dental CO

  •   Results instantly displayed
  •   Single press button to toggle between ppm and %COHb
  •   Breath hold countdown timer to guide patients
  •   Coloured light indicators to signify smoking level
  •   Supplied with Safebreath mouthpieces to ensure a complete hygiene concept
Dental CO Smoking Cessation

Dental CO Smoking Cessation

Dental professionals have a unique opportunity to address smoking with patients in a manner that will make a difference. Brief advice from a dentist or member of the dental team has been shown to increase a patient’s motivation to quit and can double a patient’s success with quitting.

Addressing tobacco use with patients should be a priority for all members of the dental team and will result in improved oral health and outcomes for patients. It is important for dental professionals to be aware of simple techniques for motivating patients who smoke to quit, informing them of the availability of evidence-based treatments such as quit smoking medications and counselling support.

The Dental CO is a fully featured breath Carbon Monoxide monitor for the rapid assessment of smoking status. After a single breath the Dental CO will instantly give results in PPM and %COHb.

Smoking affects the entire body and its function. More specifically, the direct contact of harmful toxins with the mouth inevitably causes serious oral health consequences. Smokers are at higher risk of developing tooth decay, tooth staining, gum disease, and in more severe cases oral cancers.

The Dental CO can serve as a valuable motivational tool for smokers to quit and allows patients to understand the harm smoking is causing to their oral health.

Effects of smoking on oral health

  • Increased risk of oral cancer
  • Higher risk of periodontal disease
  • Teeth discoloration
  • Reduced blood supply to mouth
  • Increased build-up of dental plaque
  • Delayed healing following tooth extraction, periodontal treatment or oral survey
  • Bad breath (halitosis)
  • Alterations to taste and smell

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Dental CO - Breath Test Experts

    USER ADVANTAGES:

    • Results instantly displayed
    • Single press button to toggle between ppm and %COHb
    • Breath hold countdown timer to guide patients
    • Coloured light indicators to signify smoking level
    • Supplied with Safebreath mouthpieces to ensure a complete hygiene concept

    References:

    1. Anczakj, Nogler (2003). Tobacco cessation in primary care: maximizing intervention strategies. Clinical Medicine & Research 2003; 1: 201–216.

    2. Fu S, Partin M, Snyder A, An LC, Nelson DB, Clothier B, Nugent S, Willenbring ML, Joseph AM. (2006) Promoting repeat tobacco dependence treatment: are relapsed smokers interested? American Journal of managed Care 2006; 12 235–243.

    3. Smoking Toolkit Study (2001) Available at: http://www.smokinginengland.info/

    4. Slama KJ, Redman S, Cockburn J, Sanson-Fisher R. Community views about the role of general practitioners in disease prevention. Family Practice 1989; 6: 203–209.

    5. Department of Health (2009), Stop Smoking Interventions in Secondary Care. Available online: www.ncsct.co.uk/Content/FileManager/documents/NCSCT-CIC-Delivery-Projects/ Secondary-care/stop-smoking-interventions-in-secondary-care-guidance-oct09.pdf

    6. Carr AB, Ebbert J. Interventions for tobacco cessation in the dental settings. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 6. Art. No.: CD005084. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005084.pub

    7. Warnakulasuriya S, Dietrich T, Bornstein MM, Casals PE, Preshaw PM, Walter C et al. Oral health risks of tobacco use and effects of cessation. International Dental Journal 2010; 60(1):7–30.

    8. The health consequences of smoking – 50 Year of Progress. A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2014. https://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/reports/50-years-of-progress/full-report.pdf

    References:

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    10. Kulasegaram R, Downer MC, Jullien JA, et al. Care-control study of oral dysplasia and risk habits among patients of a dental hospital. Eur J Cancer B Oral Oncol 1995; 31B(4):227–231.

    11. Bergstrom J. Periodontitis and smoking: an evidence-based appraisal. Review. J Evid Based Dent Pract 2006;6:33–41.

    12. Johnson GK, Guthmiller JM. The impact of cigarette smoking on periodontal disease and treatment. Periodontol 2000 2007;44:178–94.

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    14. Tomar SL, Asma S, Tomar SL, Asma S. Smoking-attributable periodontitis in the United States: findings from NHANES III. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Journal of Periodontology 2000; 71(5):743–751.

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    18. Preshaw PM, Heasman L, Stacey F, Steen N, McCracken GI, Heasman PA et al. The effect of quitting smoking on chronic periodontitis. Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2005; 32(8):869–879.

    19. Hilgers KK, Kinane DF, Hilgers KK, Kinane DF. Smoking, periodontal disease and the role of the dental profession. International journal of dental hygiene 2004; 2(2):56–63.

    20. Delima SL, McBride RK, Preshaw PM, Heasman PA, Kumar PS, Delima SL et al. Response of subgingival bacteria to smoking cessation. Journal of Clinical Microbiology 2010; 48(7):2344–2349.

    Product FeaturesCO Check +CO Check Baby +CO Check PROCO Check PRO BabyCO Screen
    Catalogue numberCO10CO15CO20CO30CO50
    Breath hold countdown
    (user configurable)
    Instantly displays results
    Displays CO in parts per million
    Displays %COHb
    Foetal Carboxyhaemoglobin
    % FCOHb
    Traffic light indicators of CO levels
    (user configurable)
    Suitable for use with SafeBreath ® mouthpieces
    Suitable for general smoking cessation
    Suitable for smoking cessation in pregnancy
    Suitable for screening for CO poisoning useful in occupational settings and A & E departments.
    Supplied with hard shell carry case
    Supplied with soft fabric pouch carry bag
    Measures Environmental CO levels

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