Description
This is a Live interactive webinar: You will receive the webinar link 2 days prior to the program. Please have a laptop, desktop or ipad available to participate.
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Learning Objectives: After completion of this course the participants will
- Understand the current state of cannabis access in the United States.
- Discuss the barriers to access, the limitations of research and the potential for future access.
- Understand the NJ Medical Marijuana program, including qualifying medical conditions and the Dept. of Health Regulations.
- Describe and discuss the current role and potential future role of Cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp-based dentistry.
- Describe and list the uses of each major cannabinoid: THC, CBD, CBG, and CBN.
- Analyze the routes and methods of administration for cannabis, including inhalation, topical and ingestion routes.
- Describe the side effects, contraindications and indications for the use of cannabis in dentistry
Course Description:
This is a comprehensive evidenced based course covering both hemp and cannabis. As cannabis and hemp laws expand nationwide, the dental professional must be educated on Cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabis derivatives: THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), CBG (Cannabigerol), CBN (Cannabinol) and the essential oils of cannabis called Terpenes. Cannabis is currently accessible through the New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program; however legal access does not prohibit use and it is widely used by patients. This course will examine the NJMMP program, including actual patient case presentations from New Jersey Alternative Medicine Cannabis Certification Center. {Teaching method will be lecture format and Q & A period.}
Learning Activities:
A 3 hour presentation via a Prezi will be presented to participants Prezi is a web hosted presentation software, so participants will be able to access the course materials on the presenter’s website: www.nicolegreco.com.
Subject/Topics Overview of Cannabis as a Medicine and Types of Access: Medicinal, Recreational, Research
* Plant Anatomy: Hemp , Cannabis, Phenotypes/Strains, Cannabinoids, Terpenes, Flavonoids
* Medicinal/Recreational Uses: Routes of administration, Methods of administration, Forms of administration, Potential for future
* Research: Significant research presented on cannabis as a treatment/cure for medical and dental diseases/conditions.
* Special Focus on the [potential] Uses of Cannabis in place of: nitrous oxide, benzodiazepines, Opioids and NSAIDs in Dentistry
* Potential Uses of Cannabis in Dentistry: Topical Application, Systemic Application (inhalation, ingestion),Translation to practice; where applicable
* Therapeutic Potential of Hemp in Dentistry: Cannabidiol (CBD) Access, CBD Therapeutic Potential
• Anxiety, • Pain, • Healing (PTSD, Cancer, Bruxism etc).
* Patient Education: * Xerostomia, * Periodontal Disease, * Cancer Risk
* Therapeutic Potential for the Future
*This program is for the full dental staff –no prior skills are needed to attend
Credits: 2 CEU’s [AGD code#: 157]
Instructor: Nicole Greco, R.D.H., B.S., M.A.
Dental Studies Institute is ADA CERP recognized provider, #07394037. The formal continuing education program of this sponsor are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit. The current term of acceptance extends for 03/03/1994 to 12/31/2024 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. Dental Studies Institute designates each activity for continuing education credits. Credits are listed in each course description
**The Content and format of this Continuing Education course is presented without commercial bias and does not claim superiority of any commercial product or service. No DSI Staff have a financial relationship with this speaker or company.
