The Relationship between Knowledge of the Effects of Electronic Cigarettes on Oral Health and the Use of Electronic Cigarettes among Students at the University of Jember

Abstract

Electronic cigarettes, commonly known as Vapes, are electronic devices that resemble conventional cigarettes and can produce vapor as a result of liquid vaporization. The use of electronic cigarettes can have adverse effects on health, especially on oral and dental health, even though the vapor from electronic cigarettes does not leave stains on the tooth surface. Electronic cigarettes have a more significant impact on soft tissue damage, such as ulcers in the buccal, gingival, and palatal mucosa or damage to periodontal tissue. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between knowledge about the effects of electronic cigarettes on oral and dental health and the use of electronic cigarettes among students at the University of Jember. This study is analytical observational research with a cross-sectional approach using purposive sampling. There is a significant relationship between knowledge about electronic cigarettes' impact on oral and dental health and the use of electronic cigarettes among University of Jember students. This can be attributed to the presence of Propylene Glycol in electronic cigarettes, which has detrimental effects on enamel and soft oral cavity tissues. Hence, there is a connection between knowledge about the impact of electronic cigarettes on oral and dental health and the use of electronic cigarettes among University of Jember students.