Green Dentistry: Marijuana, Opioids and the Effects on Oral Health

Green Dentistry: Marijuana, Opioids and the Effects on Oral Health is organized by Seattle-King County Dental Society (SKCDS) and will be held on May 18, 2018 at Seattle Airport Marriott, Seattle, Washington, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is doctors, hygienists, assistants and front office staff. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7 continuing education credits.

This course will be an unbiased and evidence-based presentation of marijuana, opioids and their role in dentistry.

Conference Objectives are:
• Review the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of marijuana and opioids.
• Explain how marijuana and opioid usage by patients effects their oral health; specific focus on oral pathology, caries risk and periodontal disease.
• Recognize interactions of THC with commonly used prescribed medications and be familiar with medical emergencies related to THC.
• Communicate with your patients regularly using cannabis.
• Explore future areas of research in regards to periodontal health, wound healing and caries control.
• Discuss ‘medical marijuana’ and cannabinoid.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.