Tobacco-free world: a dream for one and all

Tobacco consumption has led to devastating effects all over the world. Nicotine in tobacco is considered as one of the major addictive component that leads to long-term dependence on tobacco. Tobacco use is continuing in India since ages, despite of numerous tobacco control policy. Tobacco in India is used in two forms: smoking and smokeless form. Smoking form includes cigarettes, bidis, etc. whereas smokeless tobacco includes ghutka, khaini etc. Quitting tobacco is the most important interventional strategy that has to be practiced to improve the oral health status and quality of life of individuals. Government sector can help in this issue by increasing the price of tobacco products through taxation, and should also ensure that health professionals routinely advise smokers to stop and offer assistance for quitting, and make available pharmacological and behavioral support for cessation.