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Background and study aims Tobacco smoking is well known to have negative effects on oral health. In particular, smoking dramatically increases the risk of developing gum (periodontal) disease, which can lead to tooth loss. Dentists therefore play a role in helping patients to stop smoking and provide stop smoking advice to their patients. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are increasing in popularity and there is growing evidence they may be an effective way to help people give up smoking. With several million users of e-cigarettes in the UK it is important that dentists understand the role they may play in helping their patients to stop smoking. However, there is no research to show their usefulness within the dental setting and any potential effects for oral health, particularly periodontal health. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of e-cigarettes on periodontal health, in order to find out whether a large scale study would be possible. Who can participate? Smokers over 18 years old who have been diagnosed with severe, long-term gum disease. What does the study involve? Participants are randomly allocated to one of two groups. Participants in the first group receive usual stop smoking advice from the dentist. Participants in the second group receive usual stop smoking advice from the dentist as well as an e-cigarette starter kit and brief training on how to use it. Participants in both groups then receive normal periodontal therapies delivered over several appointments. A sample of the participants is also asked to attend 1-3 additional visits so they can be interviewed about their experiences in the study. The amount of participants taking part is recorded in order to find out whether a larger scale study would be possible. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? As participants in this study receive periodontal therapies, they may see significant improvements to their gum health. Participants also benefit from receiving help with quitting smoking, which will hopefully help reduce smoking levels which is beneficial for general and oral health. There are no known risks involved with participating. Where is the study run from? Newcastle Dental Hospital (UK) When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? December 2015 to November 2018 Who is funding the study? National Institute for Health Research (UK) Who is the main contact? Dr Richard Holliday [email protected]

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• Specialty: Oral and dental health, Primary sub-specialty: Oral and dental public health; UKCRC code/ Disease: Oral and Gastrointestinal/ Diseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws

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