ACDE Webinar | Cannabis and Dental Patient 

Learn to recognize the physical signs of cannabis use and treat dental patients safely. You’ll identify the long-term implications of cannabis use on oral and systemic health and discover evidence-based approaches to raise awareness among patients. Join Dr. Gupta and review Ccannabis and mental illness epidemiology, medication interactions, legal considerations, withdrawal symptoms and effective patient communication skills.

Course Type:

Register for Upcoming Sessions

September 3, 2026 7:00 pm - September 3, 2026 9:00 pm

All times for all events are in local Central Time.


Zoom Webinar

Course Number: CF6121

Enrollment is limited to 27.

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Description

Learn How To

  • Identify systemic and oral health effects in patients using marijuana for medical and recreational purposes
  • Be familiar with demographics of marijuana use, methods of consumption, and informed consent in dental practice
  • Understand the mechanism of THC and routes of administration, reasons for use, and approved indications of medical cannabis
  • Observe and identify possible drug interactions between cannabis and dental drugs
  • Discuss management of chronic dental pain with use of cannabis and THC products
  • Understand the risks of periodontal disease, oral cancer development, and caries in the marijuana user

Training Methods

Illustrated lectures, discussions, and case studies