Dynamic Dental Educators
4522 West Village Dr, #144, Tampa, FL 33624
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Substance Abuse and Addiction
Course Objectives For Course Number 5044
Dynamic Dental Educators designates this activity for 2 continuing education credits.
Upon completing this course, the dental professional should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following:
The Tennessee dentist must take course Controlled Substance Prescribing Tennessee.
- Reviewed 01/01/21 Expires 01/31/24
- Comprehend the extent of the problem of substance abuse in the U.S.
- Review the types of substances which cause dependency, and identify those most likely to be abused.
- Understand the mental and physical effects of alcohol, illegal drug use, and the abuse of prescription medication on the body.
- Review the principles which characterize effective drug treatment for the chemically dependent.
- Indicate the implications for drug and alcohol abuse on oral health.
- Identify a substance abuser, and learn how to assess and manage a chemically dependent patient.
- Recognize the type of patients that are at highest risk for substance use disorders and know how to refer them to treatment programs.
Authors: Jessica Greene, M.A.