From Cocktails to Cannabis, Pills, and Vape: A Dental Dive Into Substance Use
Friday, January 29, 2027
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Course Code:
628RL
Cost:
$89
Credits:
2
CE Hours
Substance use is more common than many people realize—and as dental professionals, we're seeing its effects every day. From alcohol and cannabis to nicotine, vaping, opioids, and prescription medications, substance use can have a significant impact on both oral and overall health.
In this eye-opening course, we'll explore how substance use disorders develop, the warning signs clinicians may miss, and the critical role dental professionals can play in identifying risk factors and supporting patients. You'll learn how to navigate sensitive conversations with confidence, recognize physical and behavioral indicators of substance use, and understand current approaches to pain management, including alternatives to opioids.
Whether you're a dentist, hygienist, assistant, or student, this course will equip you with practical knowledge to better serve your patients while helping reduce stigma surrounding a condition that affects millions of Americans.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Understand substance use disorder as a treatable medical condition
- Recognize opioid use disorder and alternative therapies to control pain
- Identify how a substance use disorder progresses
- Recognize the physical and psychological changes consistent with substance use disorder
- Communicate effectively with patients and team members about substance use disorder
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