Archived Webinar Substance Use and Oral Health
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Jun 30, 2025
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Substance Use and Oral Health
Presented by Dr. A. Ross Kerr
Objectives:
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Describe the definition, terminology, epidemiology of substance
use in the United States, with an emphasis on People Living with
HIV (PLWH).
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Describe the effect of substance use on HIV-progression and
adherence to HAART.
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Describe the spectrum of impact of substance use on oral health
in PLWH.
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Describe the oral manifestations of opiates, methamphetamine,
cocaine, marijuana, benzodiazepines, ecstasy and others.
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Describe the dental management considerations in PLWH relevant
to substance use.