Archived Webinar Substance Use and Oral Health
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Jun 30, 2024
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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.