Methamphetamine: Implications for the Dental Team
Overview

Methamphetamine (meth) abuse is a situation that continues and is being dealt with on a national level. Meth has a profound effect on the user’s entire body including the oral cavity. As health professionals, we have an obligation to seek education on the symptoms of methamphetamine use and the protocol to use when treating a methamphetamine abuser. This course explores the history, physical and psychological effects, implications for dental team members and other topics related to the meth phenomenon.