423 - Assessing Adolescents' Attitudes Towards Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) Post-Pandemic

This study aimed to assess adolescents' attitudes toward electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) in the post-pandemic period. A 20 question survey was conducted among pediatric dental patients ages 10-17 at Interfaith Medical Center and Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center dental clinics to evaluate changes in perceptions, awareness, and usage patterns post-pandemic. Data analysis focused on identifying associations between demographic factors and ENDS-related behaviors post-pandemic. The results suggest the need for public health interventions to address ENDS use among adolescents in the post-pandemic era. Pediatric dentists specifically have a unique opportunity to counsel patients on ENDS-related health risks during this time.

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