Tobacco 101: A Guide to Working with Nicotine Addicted Patients
COURSE NUMBER: 534
Credit Hours:
3 Hour(s)
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The goal of this course is to provide an understanding of how tobacco products impact your patients, and educate you on how to confidently guide your tobacco and nicotine using patients to quit their addiction.
Tobacco use impacts the oral...
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Overview
The goal of this course is to provide an understanding of how tobacco products impact your patients, and educate you on how to confidently guide your tobacco and nicotine using patients to quit their addiction.
Tobacco use impacts the oral and overall health of your patients. It is clear to everyone that we have a devastating smoking problem which is not going away any time soon. It is incumbent upon dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants to join with all healthcare professionals to combat this crisis. The goal of this course is to provide an understanding of how tobacco products impact your patients, and educate you on how to confidently guide your tobacco and nicotine using patients to quit their addiction.
Intended Audience:
Office Managers, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:
Oct 31, 2017
Last Revision Date:
Dec 31, 2000
Course Expiration Date:
Feb 27, 2021
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Have a basic knowledge of the history of tobacco.
- Identify the tobacco and nicotine products currently on the market.
- Be aware of the impact of these products on oral health.
- Understand the basics of nicotine addiction.
- Know the smoking cessation modalities which are currently available.
- Utilize new skills to help work with tobacco and nicotine addicted patients.
- Make working with tobacco addicted patients one of the most gratifying experiences of one’s dental professional career.
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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