On September 14, 2025, Ashraf Jehad Abuejheisheh published a new study in “Health Science Reports” titled “The Impact of Cigarette Smoking and Vaping Use on the Development and Progression of Periodontitis: A Systematic Review”. This systematic review investigated the impact of both traditional smoking and vaping use on periodontal health, as well as determine which method poses a greater risk for periodontal disease. The result of this review revealed that cigarette smokers experience worse periodontal conditions than vape smokers and non-smokers. Cigarette smokers exhibited higher Gingival Index (GI), poorer Plaque Index (PI), lower Bleeding on Probing (BOP), mean Probing Depth (PD) exceeding 3 mm, and greater Clinical Attachment Loss (CAL). A total of 13 studies were included in this systematic review. This review focuses on the substantial differences in periodontal health between cigarette smokers, vape users, and nonsmokers. Cigarette smoking has been linked to more severe periodontal diseases, including a higher Gingival Index, a lower Plaque Index, and worse Clinical Attachment Loss. For more information about the study, please contact the main author at (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or the scientific research office at (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Corresponding author:
Ashraf Jehad Abuejheisheh, RN, MSN, CNS, PhD; Assistant Professor, Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Abu Dis, Jerusalem-Palestine. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Article link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/hsr2.71245
