Julie Pajaniaye (IMAGE) Aarhus University Caption Heavy smokers should be offered help to quit smoking if they suffer from severe periodontitis, says Julie Pajaniaye, researcher and dental hygienist. Credit AU Health Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.