(Is Everything Now) 'Up In Smoke?' Will Cannabis Change Everything about Dentistry?

Despite an almost meteoric rise in the social and legal acceptance of cannabis, public health concerns regarding its use remain, especially among dental professionals, since the major routes of the administration of cannabis involve the oral cavity. This program will introduce dental professionals to the pharmacology of cannabis, including its various dosage forms, routes of administration, and adverse effects. Special emphasis will be placed on the effects of cannabis use on treatment planning strategies. After this course, you will be able to: describe the pharmacology of cannabis and available formulations; explain the clinical considerations of cannabis use, adverse reactions, and contraindications; and explore the dental considerations of cannabis and potential treatment modifications.