Electronic Cigarettes the Past, Present and Future
COURSE NUMBER: 451
Credit Hours:
2 Hour(s)
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Knowledge about electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among healthcare professionals is limited. This continuing education course will provide an overview of e-cigarette use, key components, mechanism of action, chemical composition, curren...
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Overview
Knowledge about electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among healthcare professionals is limited. This continuing education course will provide an overview of e-cigarette use, key components, mechanism of action, chemical composition, current safety, government regulations and the dental professional's role in education and recommendations.
Some former smokers are using e-cigarettes as a way to help them quit smoking traditional cigarettes; however, health claims and claims of efficacy for quitting smoking are unsupported by the scientific evidence to date. Dental professionals need to be aware of the health risks associated with this electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS). The subsequent information will provide an overview of the history of e-cigarettes, components, chemical composition, prevalence and how dental professionals can become involved in education and recommendations.
Intended Audience:
Office Managers, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:
Sep 30, 2014
Last Revision Date:
Jan 18, 2018
Course Expiration Date:
Jan 17, 2021
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Understand the origin and development of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) or "e-cigarettes."
- Identify the components and mechanism of action of ENDS.
- Identify the chemical composition of the Nicotine Inhalant ("E-juice").
- Determine the current demographics of e-cigarette users.
- Recognize the dental professional's role in appropriate education and recommendations.
- Understand current safety and government regulations regarding ENDS.
- Identify the current knowledge about the effects of ENDS on oral health.
Disclaimers
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note: Registration is required to take test.
Submission Information
Recognition
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
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