Cannabis Education for the Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist

Cannabis Education for the Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist: Live Webinar

1 CEU 

DATE: Wednesday April 1, 2026 

Time: 7pm to 8pm EST

This program is a LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar. 

Live webinars are considered live credits, not distance learning.

Requirements to attend a live webinar:

Requirements to attend a live webinar:

• You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer to view it. If using a smartphone or tablet, it is best to have the app for the program on your device (i.e. Zoom,
• To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone, webcam or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
• Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
• Instructors may call on participants.
• To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
• You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
• You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.
• Webinar invitations are emailed to registered students approximately one day prior to the class.
• Certificates of Completion are emailed to students approximately 5 business days after the course.

Course Description: 

This one hour course will describe the current state of medical and recreational cannabis (marijuana) use in the United States and specifically describe the program
and products available in New Jersey. The Dental Assistant and the Registered Dental Hygienist will gain insight and knowledge into how cannabis is consumed and why it is prescribed medically.

Objectives:
After completion of this course, the Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist will be able to:
• Describe the applications (oral, topical, inhalation) of cannabis and the side effects associated with consumption and over consumption of it.
• Gain insight into CBD infused dental products
• Describe the New Jersey Program, products and medical use of Cannabis.

Instructor Nicole Greco: Nicole is a passionate educator with a wealth of knowledge gained through experiences in formal education to alternative medicine to holistic dentistry. Nicole holds a MA in Health Education from Columbia University and a BS in Dental Hygiene from NYU. Nicole spent over 15 years in formal dental hygiene education, serving in various positions from High School Dental Assisting Instructor to the Dean of Dental Hygiene. Nicole has held dental hygiene licenses in four states and medical cannabis “cards” in three states. Learn how a life changing cannabis arrest transformed her dental hygiene education career into a cannabis educator career at the largest Cannabis Certification Clinic in New Jersey. Nicole shares what she has learned through these continuing education courses, which are
comprehensive, engaging and thought provoking.