Speakers: Vicki Pizanis, RDH, MS, EdD, ADHA Education and Practice Specialist – Moderator; Shelley Hammond, MMC, Health Communication Specialist, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health; Larry N. Williams, DDS, MPH; Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS

Program Track: Clinical

Course Description: Knowing the dental team’s role in addressing tobacco use and vaping is something every dental hygienist should know about! ADHA is partnering with the CDC to bring you Q & A with Tobacco Cessation Experts: The Dental Team’s Role in Addressing Tobacco Use and Vaping with Larry N. Williams, DDS, MPH, Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS, Shelley Hammond, MMC from the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, and Vicki Pizanis, RDH, MS, EdD, ADHA’s Education and Practice Specialist! This session will present as an interview of sorts, similar to a podcast format. The speakers will discuss the hazards and mechanisms of tobacco use and vaping and explore educational resources.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the dental team’s role in addressing tobacco use and vaping
• Discuss the hazards and mechanisms of tobacco use and vaping
• Explore educational resources
• Discuss effective tobacco cessation strategies

CE Credit Hours: 1.0

Original Date of Session: 29 October 2019

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