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*Overall, ENDS appear to be more implant-friendly than conventional tobacco cigarettes | *Overall, ENDS appear to be more implant-friendly than conventional tobacco cigarettes | ||
*Many of the carcinogens present in tobacco are not present in the aerosol generated by ENDS, which makes ENDS appear to be less damaging to the oral mucosa. | *Many of the carcinogens present in tobacco are not present in the aerosol generated by ENDS, which makes ENDS appear to be less damaging to the oral mucosa. | ||
===2023: [https://www.bsperio.org.uk/news/is-vaping-harmful-to-oral-health Is vaping harmful to oral health?]=== | |||
*"In summary, the oral health evidence supports the general public health messages and guidance on e-cigarettes. E-cigarette use is far less harmful than tobacco cigarettes, although not risk free – we will likely see oral health consequences of long-term vaping (but less than from tobacco smoking). E-cigarettes are not recommended for non-users, especially young people. For existing smokers, e-cigarettes can be an effective quit aid and dental professionals should support patients who choose to use this method of cessation." | |||
===2022: [https://www.cdhjournal.org/issues/39-2-june-2022/1124-electronic-cigarettes-an-update-on-products-regulation-public-health-approaches-and-oral-health Electronic cigarettes: an update on products, regulation, public health approaches and oral health]=== | ===2022: [https://www.cdhjournal.org/issues/39-2-june-2022/1124-electronic-cigarettes-an-update-on-products-regulation-public-health-approaches-and-oral-health Electronic cigarettes: an update on products, regulation, public health approaches and oral health]=== | ||
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