Cannabis and Oral Health: What Dental Teams Should Know

Date: 
August 8, 2024
Time: 
4:00 PM (PT)
Place: 
ZOOM

In the last decade, cannabis use — particularly daily use — has increased significantly across the United States. This increase spans all demographics, regardless of gender, age, race, income, education, marital status, or location. What does this surge in cannabis consumption mean for oral health policy and practice?

Join CareQuest Institute for a webinar that will share strategies for integrating knowledge about cannabis use and oral health into patient education and treatment. Our expert will also examine the current research (and research gaps) on cannabis use, including the potential benefits and concerns related to consumption.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify key concerns and potential benefits of cannabis use related to oral health.
  • Explain the current trends in cannabis use and their possible implications for oral health outcomes.
  • Discuss strategies for integrating knowledge about cannabis use and oral health into patient education and treatment.

Moderator

Josefine Ortiz Wolfe, PhD, MBA, MPH, RDH, Education Manager, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health

Presenter

Ellyce Clonan, DDS, MPH, MA, Clinical Assistant Professor, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

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