Benjamin W. Chaffee
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View article: Cannabis and Oral Health Implications for 3 Priority Populations: A Special Communication
Cannabis and Oral Health Implications for 3 Priority Populations: A Special Communication Open
As the legal status and social perceptions of cannabis shift globally, the potential impact of cannabis use on health and well-being merits heightened attention among practitioners and researchers, including possible effects on oral health…
View article: Associations of Current Cigarette, E-Cigarette, and Cannabis Use with Xerostomia
Associations of Current Cigarette, E-Cigarette, and Cannabis Use with Xerostomia Open
Objectives: This investigation aimed to examine the associations between xerostomia and the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and cannabis in a nationally representative cross-sectional sample of adults. Methods: Data from the Population As…
View article: Saving Teeth, Three (Points) at a Time
Saving Teeth, Three (Points) at a Time Open
View article: Tobacco and Oral Health Misinformation on Twitter (X): Implications for Dental Professionals
Tobacco and Oral Health Misinformation on Twitter (X): Implications for Dental Professionals Open
C.E. Credit Available: A CDA C.E. quiz is online for this article: https://www.cdapresents360.com/learn/catalog/view/20The practice worksheet is available online: https://doi.org/10.1080/19424396.2025.2486883
View article: Inequitable exposure to tobacco product litter among adolescents in California, USA
Inequitable exposure to tobacco product litter among adolescents in California, USA Open
The pervasive exposure to tobacco litter observed in this study suggests a need for stronger efforts to reduce tobacco waste, with an emphasis on advancing equity.
View article: Adolescents’ perceptions, experiences, and reactions to “fake” vaping devices
Adolescents’ perceptions, experiences, and reactions to “fake” vaping devices Open
View article: Flavored Tobacco Product Use Among California Adolescents Before and Immediately After a Statewide Flavor Ban
Flavored Tobacco Product Use Among California Adolescents Before and Immediately After a Statewide Flavor Ban Open
Introduction In December 2022, a California law banned the retail sale of most flavored tobacco products (including e-cigarettes). This investigation evaluates adolescents’ use of flavored tobacco before and after enactment. Aims and Metho…
View article: ‘Don’t Get Old, Kid’ <i>–</i> Dentistry and Choosing to Age Wisely
‘Don’t Get Old, Kid’ <i>–</i> Dentistry and Choosing to Age Wisely Open
View article: Adolescents’ Experiences and Perceptions of E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Addiction
Adolescents’ Experiences and Perceptions of E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Addiction Open
For many adolescents, addiction is a major component of their experience with e-cigarettes, often in ways that disrupt their routines and reduce their quality of life. Tobacco control or regulation could target e-cigarette product characte…
View article: Adolescent Perspectives on Their E-Cigarette Initiation Experiences
Adolescent Perspectives on Their E-Cigarette Initiation Experiences Open
Purpose To examine adolescents’ perspectives regarding external and internal influences of the e-cigarette initiation process. Design Semi-structured, in-depth qualitative interviews. Setting California, remote videoconference. Participant…
View article: Concurrent Use of Tobacco and Cannabis and Internalizing and Externalizing Problems in US Youths
Concurrent Use of Tobacco and Cannabis and Internalizing and Externalizing Problems in US Youths Open
Importance Little is known about whether concurrent use of tobacco and cannabis is associated with higher or lower levels of mental health problems than use of either substance alone among youths. Objective To examine the association betwe…
View article: Impact of survey item wording on reported tobacco use among youth: effect of adding ‘even one or two puffs’ to use questions
Impact of survey item wording on reported tobacco use among youth: effect of adding ‘even one or two puffs’ to use questions Open
Having ever used tobacco is a key surveillance metric. Existing tobacco use survey items differ in their inclusion of minimal use language, such as "even one or two puffs." This study aimed to quantify how minimal use language affects toba…
View article: Must Dentists Be the “Bad Guy?”
Must Dentists Be the “Bad Guy?” Open
View article: Community of Practice for Dental Providers Serving Children on Medi-Cal Dental: Needs and Progress in Alameda County
Community of Practice for Dental Providers Serving Children on Medi-Cal Dental: Needs and Progress in Alameda County Open
Background California has a shortage of dentists able and willing to treat children in the Medi-Cal Dental Program. A dental community of practice (DCOP) model was used in Alameda County to increase provider skills and capacity and to supp…
View article: “I think we can do without [tobacco]”: support for policies to end the tobacco epidemic among California adolescents
“I think we can do without [tobacco]”: support for policies to end the tobacco epidemic among California adolescents Open
Introduction The tobacco endgame, policies aiming to end the commercial tobacco epidemic, requires sustained public support, including among youth. We assessed endgame support among California (USA) adolescents, including their reasons and…
View article: Engagement, Mental Health, and Substance Use Under <scp>In‐Person</scp> or Remote School Instruction During the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 Pandemic
Engagement, Mental Health, and Substance Use Under <span>In‐Person</span> or Remote School Instruction During the <span>COVID</span>‐19 Pandemic Open
BACKGROUND Adolescents' school engagement, mental health, and substance use have been major concerns during the COVID‐19 pandemic, particularly given disruptions to school instruction. We examined how the instructional setting was associat…
View article: Prioritizing Common Terminology and Measures to Advance Research on Oral Nicotine Product Use
Prioritizing Common Terminology and Measures to Advance Research on Oral Nicotine Product Use Open
This commentary calls for consistent measurement of oral nicotine product use by the scientific community, recommends specific measures where possible, and emphasizes areas in need of further research. We hope to expedite the use of consis…
View article: Flavored Tobacco and Nicotine Use Among California Adolescents: Preferences by Use Experience and Survey Format Effects
Flavored Tobacco and Nicotine Use Among California Adolescents: Preferences by Use Experience and Survey Format Effects Open
View article: Effects of a Reduced Risk Claim on Adolescents' Smokeless Tobacco Perceptions and Willingness to Use
Effects of a Reduced Risk Claim on Adolescents' Smokeless Tobacco Perceptions and Willingness to Use Open
View article: Mental Health and Oral Health in a Nationally Representative Cohort
Mental Health and Oral Health in a Nationally Representative Cohort Open
Evidence connects mental illness to other adverse health conditions, including oral health. However, longitudinal associations between mental and oral health remain understudied. We aimed to examine mental health–oral health associations p…
View article: Flavors increase adolescents’ willingness to try nicotine and cannabis vape products
Flavors increase adolescents’ willingness to try nicotine and cannabis vape products Open
In this online non-probability sample, flavors in nicotine and cannabis vape products increased adolescents' willingness to try them. Comprehensive bans on flavored vapes would likely reduce adolescent use.
View article: Cannabis use among adolescents and emerging adults who use e-cigarettes: Findings from an online, national U.S. Sample
Cannabis use among adolescents and emerging adults who use e-cigarettes: Findings from an online, national U.S. Sample Open
View article: Use of Emerging and Conventional Oral Tobacco Among Adolescent and Young Adult E-Cigarette Users
Use of Emerging and Conventional Oral Tobacco Among Adolescent and Young Adult E-Cigarette Users Open
Background: National surveillance assessing use of novel oral tobacco products (OTPs; nicotine pouches, lozenges, and gums not approved for tobacco cessation) among adolescents and young adults is limited. Objectives: To asse…
View article: Biomarkers of improved health outcomes after smoking cessation
Biomarkers of improved health outcomes after smoking cessation Open
Cigarette smoking remains as a major preventable cause of morbidity and mortality around the world. Smoking causes many diseases and use of tobacco products is known to have detrimental effects on the user, leading to the causation of nume…
View article: Tobacco Use and Incidence of Adverse Oral Health Outcomes Among US Adults in the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study
Tobacco Use and Incidence of Adverse Oral Health Outcomes Among US Adults in the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study Open
Importance Evolving tobacco use patterns, including increasing electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use, warrant re-examination of the associations between tobacco use and oral health. Objective To examine associations between tobac…
View article: Perceived Patient Barriers to Tooth-Retaining Treatment in Tanzania
Perceived Patient Barriers to Tooth-Retaining Treatment in Tanzania Open
Background: Dental caries is the most common chronic health condition of humankind and goes untreated in many resource-limited settings. When clinical dental care is accessible, tooth extraction is often chosen over potentially more qualit…
View article: Pattern of caries lesions and oral health‐related quality of life throughout early childhood: A birth cohort study
Pattern of caries lesions and oral health‐related quality of life throughout early childhood: A birth cohort study Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of different patterns of dental caries on oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) throughout early childhood. This birth cohort study followed 277 children from southern Brazil for 6 ye…
View article: Preferences, use, and perceived access to flavored e-cigarettes among United States adolescents and young adults
Preferences, use, and perceived access to flavored e-cigarettes among United States adolescents and young adults Open
View article: Flavored Tobacco Product Use Among Young Adults by Race and Ethnicity: Evidence From the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study
Flavored Tobacco Product Use Among Young Adults by Race and Ethnicity: Evidence From the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study Open
View article: Oral Health in the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study
Oral Health in the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study Open
Tobacco use is a well-established risk factor for multiple adverse oral conditions. Few nationally representative oral health data sets encompass the current diversity of tobacco and nicotine products. This investigation examines the valid…