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Tobacco 101: A Guide to Working with Nicotine Addicted Patients

A History and Update of Fluoride Dentifrices
Course Author(s): Nevin Zablotsky, DMD
CE Credits: 3 Hour(s)
Intended Audience: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Office Managers, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online: 11/01/2017
Last Revision Date: NA
Course Expiration Date: 10/31/2020
Cost: Free
Method: Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s): 158, 490, 730
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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.

Introduction

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.

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.

Disclaimer: 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.

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For your “proof of completion” to be electronically reported to CE Broker within 30 days of program completion, please add your Florida License number in the field provided on the “Share Your Test Score” page. If you are licensed in multiple states, please enter just your Florida License number. For accurate submission into Florida CE Broker:

  • Dentists must have a “DN” in front of their license number, i.e., DN12345
  • Hygienists must have a “DH” in front of their license number, i.e., DH12345
  • Do not add "0’s" in front of the license number – the system will reject the “proof of completion”

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