TITLE: ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND
THE CULTURE OF VAPING
COURSE FEE: Free
CREDITS: This continuing
education activity is designated for 1 credit
AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE: 150
Substance Abuse | 158 Tobacco Cessation
MODE: Electronically Mediated |
Live interactive webinar
SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling,
DDS (Bio below)
AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental
Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:
Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google
Chrome Browser
INSTRUCTIONS: Dental CE
Academy hosts all webinars using the Clickmeeting platform. Upon
registration you are sent a confirmation email from
no-reply@clickeeting.com with a link to join. Be sure to check your
spam/junk/promotions folders. We recommend logging in 15 minutes
early in the event you require assistance.
HANDOUTS: Distributed via
email to all attendees 1 hour prior to start, during and after the
webinar.
QUIZ FOR CE CREDIT VERIFICATION:
At the conclusion of the webinar, attendees will be redirected to
complete a quiz for CE credit.An 80% minimum passing score is
required, multiple attempts are permitted, and attendees have 7
days to successfully complete the quiz for CE credit.
COURSE SUMMARY: A free
online dental continuing education course hosted by Dental CE
Academy that summarizes the history of electronic
cigarette use and the adverse consequences of our patients' oral
and systemic health. Dental clinicians are uniquely positioned
as resources for their patients addicted to nicotine products that
may lead to morbidity/mortality, and poor treatment outcomes.
Electronic cigarettes were developed in 2003, and have quickly
grown in popularity. The dental clinician will receive timely
information regarding e-cigarette safety, prevalence of use, the
culture of vaping, marketing, health care policy, nicotine
addiction, and health implications.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Describe the history of electronic
cigarettes.
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State the prevalence of electronic cigarette
use.
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Understand known systemic and oral health
implications.
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Know the anatomy of electronic cigarettes and
other ENDs (Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems).
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Review how electronic cigarettes work.
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Understand the culture of vaping.
DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER AND FACULTY
COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: According to Dental CE Academy's
Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy, faculty and speakers
for any course are expected to disclose any economic support,
personal interests, or potential bias that may be perceived as
creating a conflict related to the material being presented.
Disclosure statements are printed in each course description and
announced by moderators or individual speakers at the beginning of
each presentation. This policy is intended to alert the audience to
any potential bias or conflict so that participants may form their
own judgments about the material being presented.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE: This course receives no sponsorship. The
speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education Officer for
Dental CE Academy. She has not received an honorarium. No corporate
entity has contributed or influenced the content of this
presentation. For written documentation
contact support@dentalcenow.com.
DENTAL CE ACADEMY DISCLOSURE:
The views expressed and opinions and materials presented during
these live and recorded presentations represent the personal views
and opinions of the individual speaker and do not necessarily
represent the views and opinions of Dental CE Academy. Dental
CE Academy assumes no responsibility for the content of the
presentations made by the individual speakers. Any suggested
protocols for treatment, materials, or services may be based up on
the speakers' own clinical experience and should not be construed
as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected
presentations may include exploratory research or experimental
procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may
lead to new interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of
dentistry. Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who
share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to
dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes
necessary discussion and understanding.
