e-Cig

A poll on e-cigarettes and their impact on oral health among dental professionals.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of use of e-cigs increased 9-fold—from 1.5% to 13.4%—among high school students between 2011 and 2014, and now exceeds the use of conventional tobacco products among youth.

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