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Self-Medication and Substance Abuse: Clinical Dental Considerations
Boston, MA •Friday, March 31, 2017 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
THE CHAMBER OF SELF-MEDICATION SECRETSArmed with limited information and faced with rising prescription drug costs, our patients continue to self-medicate with a variety of prescription and non-prescription drug products, often without mention during a review of their medical history. Many patients add or substitute prescription and non-prescription drug products in their medication regimen, unaware of potentially serious drug interactions, contraindications, and adverse effects. This program will provide participants with an overview of dental considerations of the most popular prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, and nutritional supplements patients use to self-medicate, including a discussion of the effects of the illicit use of these products. Special emphasis will be given to the techniques useful in obtaining a complete and accurate patient medication history.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ITS CLINICAL DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
It’s a fast-paced world and, unfortunately, many of our patients seek the assistance of illicit substances and licit substances (used illicitly) just to cope and get through their busy, trying days. This program will provide participants with an overview of the most common substances of abuse and their oral manifestations, as well as techniques that may assist in identifying and managing a substance-abusing patient. The potential for contraindications to dental therapy along with possible resulting medical emergencies and the necessity for dosage modifications of commonly used dental medications in such patients will be discussed.
Location/Venue
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
Lodging Information
The hotels listed below are within walking distance of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and offer a Tufts rate to program participants. Because rates vary depending on availability, please book your room early.
Courtyard by Marriott
Boston Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reservations: 800.321.2211
Phone: 617.426.1400
Fax: 617.482.6730
www.CourtyardBostonTremont.com
The DoubleTree Hotel
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.956.7900
Fax: 617.956.7901
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/downtown
The W Hotel Boston
100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.261.8700
Fax: 617.310.6730
www.WHotels.com/boston
Courtyard by Marriott
Boston Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reservations: 800.321.2211
Phone: 617.426.1400
Fax: 617.482.6730
www.CourtyardBostonTremont.com
The DoubleTree Hotel
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.956.7900
Fax: 617.956.7901
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/downtown
The W Hotel Boston
100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.261.8700
Fax: 617.310.6730
www.WHotels.com/boston
Speaker Information
THOMAS VIOLA, R.Ph., C.C.P. Clinical Adjunct Professor, Pharmacology, Penn State University, Abinton, PA; Harcum College, Bryn Mawr, PA; Manor College, Jenkintown, PA
Credit Information
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 6 continuing education credits.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Approval Date12/15-11/19. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit house by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/goto/cerp.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Approval Date12/15-11/19. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit house by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/goto/cerp.
Cancellation Policy
The Division of Continuing Education reserves the right to end registration when enrollment limit is reached and to cancel, modify, or alter content or faculty for any course if circumstances indicate the need for such a change. If the school finds it necessary to cancel a course, a full refund will be granted. All attempts to contact registrants will be made as soon as possible in the event of a course cancellation. The school will not be held responsible for any losses due to travel arrangements made by the registrant.
In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Division of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel a course. If a course has been cancelled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course’s status.
Refunds
Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to course date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be issued for participant no-shows.
In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Division of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel a course. If a course has been cancelled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course’s status.
Refunds
Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to course date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be issued for participant no-shows.