Dynamic Dental Educators
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Tobaccos Oral Health Effects

Course Objectives For Course Number 50071

Dynamic Dental Educators designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.

Upon completing this course, the dental professional should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following:

Reviewed 04/01/23 Expires 04/30/26

Differentiate among the various types of tobacco products and the subsequent risk each type imposes.
Identify the reasons why cigarettes and smokeless tobacco are the prime risk factors for oral cancer.
Determine why smokeless tobacco users have a high risk of dental caries.
Explain tobaccos added risk factors for periodontal disease.
Recognize the possible effects of maternal smoking on fetal development.
Understand the risks of environmental tobacco smoke on nonsmokers and children.
Determine a guideline for assessing tobacco users' readiness to quit.
Review tobacco cessation therapy.

Authors: Melissa Dinwoodie, M.A., Jessica Greene, M.A., Jamie Basak - BS RDH, Lori Trokanski, CDA