WRDE 2022: The Dental Professional’s Role in Supporting Patients with Substance Use Disorder: BODEX
Stephanie Botts
3 CEUs
$80 Non-Member Price
$80 $75 AzDA Member Price
$80 $75 ADA Member Price
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&39;s health, including their 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.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand substance use disorder as a treatable medical condition
- 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
Register
Back to CE Listings
The Arizona Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org
