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Tobacco 101: A Guide to Working with Nicotine Addicted Patients

COURSE NUMBER: 534

Nevin Zablotsky, DMD

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.


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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.


Over the years tobacco and nicotine products have been evolving. It is abundantly clear that their continued use negatively impacts the oral and overall health of your patients. There is a universal agreement that smoking has a devastating effect on one’s body. The harmful effects of e-cigarettes, vaping and other tobacco harm reduction products are actively being researched, but it is safe to say that the use of nicotine delivery products is not going away any time soon. It is incumbent upon dental professionals to stay updated on the effects all these products have on their patients. The goal of this course is to provide you with this knowledge, and an understanding of how to confidently guide your tobacco and nicotine using patients to quit their addiction.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dental Assistant Students, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Office Managers

  • Date Course Online:

    Nov 1, 2017

  • Last Revision Date:

    Jan 27, 2021

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Apr 26, 2024

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

    730, 490, 158

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

  • P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
  • 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.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • Dr. Zablotsky is a senior consultant for the Nova Southeastern University Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program and lecturer at the NSU College of Dental Medicine. He is compensated by NSU through institutional funds.
Nevin Zablotsky

Nevin Zablotsky

DMD

Dr. Zablotsky received his dental and postgraduate degree in periodontology from the Tufts School of Dental Medicine. He has lectured throughout the US and internationally on tobacco related issues and has lectured, and continues to lecture,...

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8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027


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