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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This course will 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 produ...
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Overview
This course will 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.
Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students, Office Managers
Date Course Online:
Nov 1, 2017
Last Revision Date:
Apr 7, 2024
Course Expiration Date:
Apr 6, 2027
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
730, 490, 158
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.
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 how children’s health is being threatened by these products.
- Understand how various products deliver nicotine and how they help create a 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.
Please Note: All dental professionals will receive 3 CE credit hours for completing this course. All other healthcare professionals i.e., physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and pharmacists are encouraged to take this course but are not eligible for CE credit.
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
DMD
Submission Information
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Submission For credit transfers to appear in your AGD account in real time, make sure to add your AGD membership number in the field provided on the “Share Your Test Score” page.
CE Broker For all states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported the first of every month. If a course was taken in November, the “proof of completion” will be submitted the beginning of December.
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
AADH Approved Program Provider
Procter & Gamble is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.
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