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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Language: | fas |
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Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
2013-01-01
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Series: | مجله دانشکده دندانپزشکی اصفهان |
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Online Access: | http://www.jids.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jids/article/view/642 |