Impact of motivational interviewing on short-term changes in oral self-care behaviors in smokers

Introduction: Given the strong association between smoking and periodontal disease, it is necessary that dentists place emphasis on smoking cessation in patients. Effectiveness of motivational interviewing in reducing plaque and improving self-care behaviors has been documented in previous studies....

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Main Authors: Isa Mohammadi- Zeidi, Amir Pakpour Hajiagha
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences 2013-01-01
Series:مجله دانشکده دندانپزشکی اصفهان
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Online Access:http://www.jids.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jids/article/view/642