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Identifying Methamphetamine Abuse and Developing a Treatment Protocol
Supported, in part, by an educational grant from Sunstar Americas.
Thursday,
November 4, 2010
9:00am-12:00pm
(3 CE credits)
Do you know the signs and symptoms of the use of the highly
addictive drug Meth? Do you know
how to treat a patient who is using or has used meth in the past? With the fivefold increase of the use
of this drug in the past decade, dental professionals are treating meth
patient's daily, even if they don't know it! Noel has made it her mission to equip dental professionals
with the information needed to treat these patients. Through the use of visuals, personal experience and
handouts, Noel equips the audience for intervention as well as safe dental
treatment.
Topics
Covered:
- Understand the history of methamphetamine abuse.
- Be familiar with the composition of methamphetamines and
manufacturing process
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of methamphetamine use.
- Identify the effects of methamphetamine use on the human
body.
- Utilize skills in patient interaction, treatment planning
and preventative strategies.
Recommended
for... the entire dental team.
Serving Underserved Populations
Supported, in part, by an educational grant from Sunstar Americas.
Thursday,
November 4, 2010
1:30pm-4:30pm
(3 CE credits)
In diverse settings, dental professionals serve cultural
awareness and understanding of special needs are vital parts of the dental
professional's role in education and treatment. Noel has "gone where no man would go" to serve a variety of
populations. She has taken her
backpack out into the streets reaching out to those who have no place to call
home, and has run free dental clinics for over 20 years. She has developed a comprehensive treatment plan that
addresses the issue of prevention and understanding for both the professional
and the patient. This course is a
must for those who want to make a difference.
Topics Covered:
- Identify the special needs and culture of the underserved
population.
- Understanding the barriers to care.
- Formulate strategies to improve access to care.
- Design environments for treatment.
- Develop preventive treatment plans.
Recommended
for...the entire dental team.
Noel
Brandon-Kelsch, RDH is a speaker and writer in Alternative
Practice. She is passionate about
oral health and has the uncanny ability to motivate and enlighten through her
unique humor and cutting edge information. She takes tough subject matter and presents it in such an interesting
way that it becomes thought provoking, even to those not involved in her
industry. Noel is the immediate
past president of the California Dental Hygienists Association, board member of
Simi Valley Free Clinic, columnist for RDH Magazine and has won many national
awards including the 2009 ADHA Master Clinician award.
UB School of Dental Medicine
Giving to the School of Dental Medicine