Shisha smoking awareness by dental practitioners:

Do you think dentists have a crucial role to raise patient awareness on gum disease due to shisha smoking? (Please tick your preferred choice)

Yes

No

Which methods do you currently use to raise patient awareness on this issue?

Use of model of 5 A’s : (Ask, Advice, Assess, Assist and Arrange)

Involved in advertisement; TV/ street billboards

Involved in Community workshops/ campaigns

Attending education premises (e.g. schools, colleges)

Use of Technology (e.g. mobile phones, email)

None of the above

Other

Are you willing to use any of the other above mentioned methods (expect the one’s ticked) to increase patient awareness on this issue?

Yes

No

If Yes, please state which one/s

What is your current work barrier/s that affects the type of method/s used to raise patient awareness on this issue?

How can you overcome the above mentioned barriers to improve patient awareness on shisha smoking and developing periodontal disease? (Please give a brief explanation)

Please tick the box if you wish the results of the investigation to be sent to you

Yes