Tobacco Dependence Intervention

QUIT: Providing a Brief Tobacco Dependence Intervention

Presented by Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS

October 8: 5 - 7 p.m. PDT

Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS

Dr. Kirsten Roling completed dental school training at the University of California, San Francisco; during the height of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic. Dr. Roling is credited as one of the early pioneers of Teledentistry in 2000 during her time as a rural dentist. Her clinical practice spans pediatrics to geriatrics. Previously an Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF; and Public Health Preceptor, ASDOH, Dr. Roling held the position of Chief for the Office of Oral Health, Maricopa County, Public Health Department.

QUIT: Providing A Brief Tobacco Dependence Intervention

2 CEU: Live interactive webinar.

COST: No charge

AGD PACE SUBJECT CODES: 150 Substance Abuse, 158 Tobacco Cessation

PRESENTER: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS

DESCRIPTION: Dental clinicians are uniquely positioned as resources for their patients addicted to nicotine products that may lead to morbidity/mortality, poor treatment outcomes. Dental Boards are now disciplining dental clinicians for failure to refer these patients to resources and provide counseling. This webinar will discuss the role of the dental clinician and tobacco cessation in their patients.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Discuss the tobacco problem.
Know the 2 A's and R system.
Understand resources available, and how to refer to Quit Line programs.
Promote tobacco cessation motivation in the dental practice.

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Dr. Kirsten Roling is the CEO and Co-Founder of Dental CE Academy.