DEA MATE Cannabis Implications for Dentistry

Presented by Karen Baker, MS, Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Professor Baker has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Created June 2023; Expires June 2026
Course is 60 minutes and participants who successfully complete the post-test will earn 1 CE credit.

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DEA MATE Act Training -- Cannabis Legalization and Implications for Dentistry - Recreational marijuana is legal in many states. This lecture will review the pharmacology of cannabis products and discuss oral effects and dental treatment ramifications for patients who frequently use cannabinoids with special emphasis on risks of high potency THC among adolescents.
Upon completion of this lecture, participants should be able to:  

    • Understand the pharmacology of cannabinoids.
    • List the dental pain management and anesthesia implications of chronic cannabis use.

    Course counts toward credits needed to fulfill Pennsylvania's Act 124 CE requirement and the one-time DEA MATE Act CE requirement.

    Fees: $0 - PDA Member dentist
    $55 - ADA Member dentist
    $110 - Nonmember dentist
    $25 - Hygienists, Assistants and EFDAs
    CE Credits:  
    		 1 credit recommended for dentists, hygienists, EFDAs and assistants 


    Cancellation policy:     No refunds are issued for online CE courses.


    PDA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider 
    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.
    PDA designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credits.

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