Oral Mucosal Lesions Among Smokers in an Egyptian Population Study.

Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions Among Smokers in an Egyptian Cohort: A Hospital-based Cross-Sectional Study (I)

This cross-sectional study will assess the prevalence of oral changes among smokers in an Egyptian cohort (patients attending to the hospital of Faculty of Dentistry - Cairo University), aiming that this study can serve as a baseline for future studies with the goal of finding ways to improve oral health and increase awareness of the hazards of smoking in Egypt

The participants will be selected from the pool of the Clinics of Oral Medicine, Periodontology and Diagnosis Department and the Diagnostic center, Faculty of Dentistry - Cairo University. For each eligible participant, a full history will be obtained according to a questionnaire followed by thorough clinical examination.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Gender: males and females.
• Age: all age groups.
• Smokers.
• Individuals who agreed to sign the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals suffering from any systemic disease.
• Individuals on medications.
• Non-Egyptians.