Overview
Please note your TIME ZONE!This Course is a Live Webinar and will be live-streamed:
8:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm CT, 6:00 pm MT, 5:00 pm AZ, 5:00 pm PT
According
to recent studies, about 1 in 12 adults in America have an active substance use
disorder. In addition, about 30% of adults misuse substances without showing
outward signs of a disorder. Research indicates that substances have a detrimental
effect on one’s health, including oral health.
The
dental professional can play a vital role in supporting patients with substance
use disorder. Oftentimes dental providers are the health care professionals
spending the most one-on-one time with patients. Therefore, they can screen and
advise patients on this issue. With the right skills and confidence, dental
professionals can serve as the first line of defense against risky substance
use.
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able
to:
· Understand substance use disorder as a
treatable medical condition
· Understand 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
Ms.
Stephanie Botts has practiced clinical dental hygiene for 14 years and is an
ergonomic specialist for dental professionals. She currently practices in
Denver, CO. Stephanie is passionate about dentistry, especially dental
professionals’ role in a patient’s overall health. She has spoken at the Denver
Cardiology Summit, advising physicians and cardiologists about the
oral/systemic link and the damaging effects of medication-induced dry mouth.
She has spoken at numerous annual dental hygiene and dental sessions about
substance use disorder and chemical dependency.
Stephanie
is excited to provide information about substance use disorders and how to
communicate effectively with patients and team members about this condition.
Course Contact: Angie.Michlig@smilebrands.com
Course Categories: Substance Abuse / Addiction (Basic Awareness, Problems of Drug Abuse & Addiction, Oral Effects, & Dependency Issues of Alcohol, Marijuana, Meth, Tobacco, Electronic Cigarettes, etc)
Provider Approval: (AADH) American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Nationally Recognized (AGD-PACE) Academy of General Dentistry Program approval for Continuing Education
Educational Type: Live
Educational Method: Lecture
Prerequisites :
N/A
Sponsor(s) : Crest-OralB
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
All CE Zoom related support: support.cezoom.com
Date / Time
Mon, May 15, 2023: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM CT
Location
Online
Tuition
Complimentary