Tobacco products, regardless of type, cause harm to both systemic and oral health and can lead to an addiction that is difficult to combat. Oral health professionals are equipped to educate and advise patients on all aspects of tobacco use. This includes discussing the patient's daily habits and discouraging all types of tobacco use based on the product's negative effects on systemic and oral health. Tobacco causes an immense public health burden and it is critical that all healthcare professionals address the problem when a patient presents with it. Whether addiction to cigarettes, pipes, or different forms of smokeless tobacco, healthcare professionals have a professional responsibility to address the risk of nicotine addiction and provide cessation counseling. Dental hygienists often spend the most time with patients of all oral healthcare providers, so it is critical that they are skilled in recognizing the use of tobacco products and their effects on the oral cavity. Various types of tobacco have a variety of negative outcomes. Extensive research has been conducted on inhaled tobacco smoke and it has been shown to cause damage to many systemic functions of the body and lead to periodontal disease. The general public believes that smokeless tobacco is the safest choice, but this assumption may not be correct. Although there is evidence that smoking is associated with oral cancer, studies of smokeless tobacco show that this form of tobacco is more strongly associated with oral cancer.1 Smokeless tobacco (ST) is tobacco consumed orally, not smoked, and placed in the oral cavity.2 There is a wide variety of smokeless tobacco, but those most commonly produced in the United States are loose chewing tobacco, moist snuff, and dry snuff... half of card... information on risks and advice on termination advice. Although there are several barriers, such as time, lack of adequate training to prepare doctors, and the possibility that insurance companies will not pay for the consultation, the support of dentists and dental hygienists is comparable to that of doctors and psychotherapists.6 Studies have shown that these efforts appear to be justified and serve the public as effective tobacco cessation.6 In conclusion, tobacco products contribute to both systemic and oral harm. There is no need to promote smokeless tobacco as a “safer” choice, rather patients need to be informed about the increased risk of oral cancer. The active involvement of dental hygienists in educating the community about the dangers of smokeless tobacco and encouraging cessation is extremely important to reduce the potential explosion of oral cancer in future generations.