Description:
Overview
While electronic nicotine
delivery systems (ENDS) such as e-cigarettes were initially marketed as a harm
reduction and smoking cessation strategy, there is conflicting evidence
regarding their effectiveness as a smoking cessation strategy.
Given
increasing rates of use of ENDS, especially among youth, and emerging concerns
about potential ENDS-related harm, dental providers are strategically positioned
to support population-level tobacco reduction efforts and provide health
information about ENDS.
There is a pressing need for continuing education
opportunities to help dental providers improve ENDS-related knowledge and
counseling practices.
Presenters
Nicholas Chadi, MD,
MPH:Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of
Montreal, and clinician-scientist at Sainte-Justine University Hospital Centre
in Montreal
Neeta Chandwani, DDS, MscD:Pediatric dentist at Boston Children's Hospital and the Predoctoral
Program Director of Pediatric Dentistry at the Harvard School of Dental
Medicine
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) such as
"e-cigarettes" and "Puff Bars"
• Understand the mechanism of action and
combustion science of ENDS
• Discuss the epidemiology and trends associated
with youth vaping, including use of flavored, nicotine and cannabis vaping
products
• Describe the neurobiology of nicotine and cannabis and the unique
vulnerability of the developing adolescent brain
• Use evidence-based
screening and brief intervention strategy to help prevent and reduce youth
vaping
• Apply effective pharmacological and non-pharmacological cessation
approaches for youth with an addiction to e-cigarettes and other vaping
products
• Understand the current knowledge about the effects of ENDS on oral
health
• Recognize the dental professional's role in appropriate education
and recommendations
Disclaimer
The views of the presenter(s) do
not necessarily represent the views of the American Dental
Association.
This course is $49 for ADA
members and $69 for non-members
Non-dentists and non-members are
welcome to take this course. You’ll be asked for an ADA Login when registering.
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Non-dentists
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Non-members
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dental students, regardless of membership status, have an ADA number, which
functions as your User ID. To retrieve your ID, please visit Forgot User ID.
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