The significant expenditures incurred by the public health system in treating tobacco-related disorders in India can be attributed to tobacco use's strong correlation with poverty. In order to prevent significant morbidity and mortality, dental public health programs help in the early detection of tobacco-related periodontal diseases, oral cancers, etc., the majority of which are found in the submerged portion of the iceberg. Furthermore, via various forms of health education and counseling, public health dentists assist in the identification of both clinical and subclinical instances as well as in the cessation of tobacco use. Therefore, it is believed that the most economical method for quitting smoking is community-based intervention.