Tuesday, Nov 10, 2020

“Tweaked”, “Cracked”, and “Loaded”: A Profile of the Addicted Dental Patient

Date:  December 3, 2020

2 CEU 

CE Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Be sure to attend, this webinar will not be recorded. 

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Installation of Officers, Life Member recognition, and staff appreciation. 

Instructor Name: Ronni Brown, DDS, MPH

Price: $49.00

To register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8483214204829496590

Course Description:

Have you ever felt that your patient’s substance abuse was the elephant in the room?

Are you afraid to discuss your suspicions due to your own discomfort or fear of insulting your patient? Drug abuse is at an epidemic level with approximately 1 out of every 10 Americans addicted to illegal and prescribed stimulants, depressants, and opioids. As dental professionals, we must awaken to the uncomfortable reality that many of our patients are “tweaked”, “cracked” and “loaded” and become more comfortable in detecting patients with substance use disorders. 

In this interactive webinar, discover the drugs that your patients are most likely to abuse. Learn how to become aware of patients with substance use disorders. Learn how to recognize the “clues” of addiction and how to discuss suspected abuse with your patients. Learn how to avoid being targeted for drugs by your patients and how to manage pain effectively without using opiate-based analgesics. Recognize your professional responsibilities and your own personal boundaries in treating the “addicted” patient.

Educational Objectives:

• What prescription and illegal drugs patients are most likely to abuse (depressants, stimulants, and opioids)
• How to identify the physical, behavioral, and oral clues associated with depressant, stimulant and opioid abuse
• How to discuss substance abuse with patients
• The dos and don’ts of treating the addicted dental patient safely and effectively
• Evidence-based practices for managing dental pain without using addictive analgesics
• How not to fall prey to patients who are “drug seeking”

Intended Audience:

Dentists

Dental Hygienists

Dental Assistants

Front/Back Office Team Members

Bio:

Dr. Ronni Brown earned her dental and master’s degree in public health from UCLA and completed a residency in dental public health from UCSF. Her research on drug-use patterns on “meth mouth” severity has garnered international interest and positioned her as a leading expert on “meth mouth”.  She is an international speaker and author of the best-selling book, A State of Decay: Your Dental Guide to Understanding and Treating “Meth Mouth”. With more than 20 years treating patients with “meth mouth”, Dr. Brown understands the behavioral and clinical challenges that the dental team faces when treating the addicted patient.  She is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Association of Public Health Dentistry and the Dental Speaker’s Bureau. She currently practices at the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility in Santa Rosa, California.

Refund Policy: No refunds for no shows. Written cancellation must be received 2 days prior to the webinar date for a refund.