Ivor G Chestnutt

Professor and Hon Consultant in Dental Public Health, Applied Clinical Research and Public Health, Cardiff University School of Dentistry, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XY, UK

Exploring barriers to tobacco smoking cessation in minority ethnic patients in the UK

The first cases of smoking tobacco in England date back to the 1500s when sailors brought tobacco back from the Americas where it had been used historically as a means of spiritual communication, and...

Tooth decorations and modifications – current trends and clinical implications

‘Intentional tooth modification’ or ‘tooth decoration’ refers to the process of deliberately changing or altering natural tooth tissue for reasons other than treating dental disease. This global...

‘hubble-bubble leads to trouble’ – waterpipe smoking and oral health

Although there are various types of waterpipes, differing in size, shape and colour, the typical layout is shown in Figure 1. The tobacco bowl is positioned within the body and is the site where...