From Cocktails to Cannabis, Pills, and Vape: A Dental Dive Into Substance Use
From Cocktails to Cannabis, Pills, and Vape: A Dental Dive Into Substance Use
With Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
Course Description:
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 any outward signs of a disorder. Research indicates 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 are in a position to 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.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant 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 with SBIRT training.
About the Presenter:
Ms. Stephanie Botts has practiced clinical dental hygiene for over 17 years and is the founder of Polished Posture, an ergonomic consulting company for dental clinicians. She currently practices in Denver. Stephanie is passionate about dentistry, especially the role dental professionals can play 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 dental hygiene and dental annual sessions about substance use disorder and chemical dependency.
Stephanie is excited to provide information about substance use disorders and how to effectively communicate with patients and team members about this condition.
Stephanie can be reached at Polished Posture or on Instagram @steph.polishedposture
Course Details:
Instructor: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
# of CE: 1.5
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 157
Time Zones:
- PST = 5 PM
- MST = 6 PM
- CST = 7 PM
- EST = 8 PM
- AZ = 6 PM
From Cocktails to Cannabis, Pills, and Vape: A Dental Dive Into Substance Use
With Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
Course Description:
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 any outward signs of a disorder. Research indicates 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 are in a position to 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.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant 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 with SBIRT training.
About the Presenter:
Ms. Stephanie Botts has practiced clinical dental hygiene for over 17 years and is the founder of Polished Posture, an ergonomic consulting company for dental clinicians. She currently practices in Denver. Stephanie is passionate about dentistry, especially the role dental professionals can play 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 dental hygiene and dental annual sessions about substance use disorder and chemical dependency.
Stephanie is excited to provide information about substance use disorders and how to effectively communicate with patients and team members about this condition.
Stephanie can be reached at Polished Posture or on Instagram @steph.polishedposture
Course Details:
Instructor: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
# of CE: 1.5
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 157
Time Zones:
- PST = 5 PM
- MST = 6 PM
- CST = 7 PM
- EST = 8 PM
- AZ = 6 PM
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