Systematic Review Examines Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation Education for Dental Students

A systematic review on the effectiveness of smoking cessation education and training on the learning outcomes of dental students has been conducted by researchers in China. The review aimed to assess the impact of smoking cessation education on dental students' knowledge and skills in relation to smoking cessation. The study involved a thorough literature search of various databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE, and included 9 moderate-quality studies involving 498 dental students.

Key Takeaways:

• The systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of smoking cessation education and training on the learning outcomes of dental students.
• A thorough literature search was conducted using various databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and SCOPUS.
• The initial search identified 922 articles, from which 9 moderate-quality studies were ultimately included.
• The studies involved a total of 498 dental students and employed instructional methods such as lectures, collaborative learning, and blended learning approaches.
• Notably, all studies exhibiting large effect sizes utilized either collaborative or blended teaching strategies.
• Five studies demonstrated statistically significant enhancements in students' knowledge regarding smoking cessation (P < 0.05).
• The research concluded that further experimental research is necessary to ascertain the long-term effects of such training.

Statistics:

• The initial search identified 922 articles.
• 9 moderate-quality studies were ultimately included in the review.
• The studies involved a total of 498 dental students.
• 5 studies demonstrated statistically significant enhancements in students' knowledge regarding smoking cessation (P < 0.05).

Sources:

• The Learning Outcomes of Smoking Cessation Education and Training for Dental Students: A Systematic Review. International Dental Journal, 2025;75(5):100896.
• Cui Li, Xiaochen Jiang, Lingjun Zhou, Xueling Qiu, Weifeng Wang, Wenjuan Cao, Hongdong Li, and Lu Tang, "The Learning Outcomes of Smoking Cessation Education and Training for Dental Students: A Systematic Review," International Dental Journal, vol. 75, no. 5, pp. 100896, 2025.
• NewsRx LLC, "Data on Education Reported by Cui Li and Colleagues (The Learning Outcomes of Smoking Cessation Education and Training for Dental Students: A Systematic Review)," Education Letter, 2025, p 110.
• International Dental Journal, "Elsevier", Radarweg 29, 1043 Nx Amsterdam, Netherlands.