Dr. Gill is committed to wellness and believes that PREVENTION of disease is just as important as treating disease.  She has completed an extensive training program with the Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi and the ACT Center (A Comprehensive Tobacco Center) on tobacco cessation.  Tobacco has a direct link to the mouth's health.  In addition to oral cancer, tobacco involves the gums and soft tissues, which in turn impacts loss of tooth attachment and the long-term success of any dental treatment. In Mississippi approximately 23.5% of adults smoke cigarettes.  In addition, 4.3% of adults currently use smokeless or spit tobacco.  A recent survey also discovered that in Mississippi, 6.8% of our youth (grades 9-12) currently use smokeless tobacco.  Like cigarette smoking, smokeless or spit tobacco use can result in addiction to nicotine.  If you are a current tobacco user and would like help in quitting, our team has the knowledge to assist you.  Please take the time to answer the tobacco questionnaire if you are interested.