▶️ Patients Using Cannabis: A Dentist’s Guide [VIDEO VERSION]

👀 Check out the video version of this episode. Find the audio version on your preferred podcast player or the ADA Member App. Guidance for dentists dealing with patients using marijuana. We’re exploring the impact of marijuana on oral health. Join us for a discussion about trends in marijuana use and their implications when treating your patients. Special Guest: Dr. Barry Taylor For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites 🎙TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Meet Dr. Barry Taylor 08:03 Why is cannabis use growing? 11:25 What should you do if you suspect your patient is high? 17:10 Cannabis impact on oral health __________ Resources ➡ Read the ADA News story referenced at the start of the episode (https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2022/november/half-of-dentists-surveyed-report-patients-high-during-dental-visits/?_gl=1*1ykovbg*_ga*MTYwMTQxMjE4OC4xNjg1NjUyOTEw*_ga_X8X57NRJ4D*MTcxNTM0MTYwMS4yMDQuMC4xNzE1MzQxNjAxLjAuMC4w), which reports that half of dentists surveyed reported patients were high during dental visits. ➡ Take a look at the results of the ADA Communications Trend Report. (https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/about/press-releases/2023_trend_report_-_8-9-23.pdf?rev=ff1bb0fbb66b4fc9b79607b9d6f46fc3&hash=6D1AE8CDBB35ABB658D355C999C1B101) ➡ A map of the states where cannabis products are legal for recreational and medical use in 2024. (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/legal-weed-map-states/) ➡ Learn more about the oral health effects of cannabis. (https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/cannabis-oral-health-effects) ➡ Read the article cited by Dr. Taylor about the ethical and scientific recommendations for treating dental patients who are cannabis users. (https://www.dentalethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/jacd-77-1-peltier-giusti-hoover-fountain-persinger-sutter.pdf) ➡ More about the Dunedin Study (https://dunedinstudy.otago.ac.nz/), referenced in the episode. ➡ More about the NHANES Study (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/about_nhanes.htm), referenced in the episode. ➡ Learn what the FDA has to say about cannabis-related products. (https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/what-you-need-know-and-what-were-working-find-out-about-products-containing-cannabis-or-cannabis) ➡ Interesting reads about local anesthetic efficacy, a pilot study (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37783364/), and findings (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37783364/). ➡ Get evidence-based research about cannabis (STEM website referenced in the episode). (https://www.cannabisevidence.org/) ➡ More from Dr. Barry Taylor and the Oregon Dental Association. (https://www.oregondental.org/) ➡ Resources for medical emergencies in the dental office. (https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/medical-emergencies-in-the-dental-office) ___________ “Dental Sound Bites” is an ADA podcast created for dentists, by dentists. Join our hosts, representing different paths in their careers, for real talk on dentistry’s daily wins and sticky situations. Tune in to benefit from the wisdom of your peers and share some laughs along the way. Come for the camaraderie, stay for insightful discussions with leading experts from our industry and beyond. Visit us at ADA.org/podcast https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the American Dental Association ___________ Subscribe to “Dental Sound Bites” on your favorite podcast app Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dental-sound-bites/id1643756351 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vNDM2OTUzL3Jzcw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5j4cqlu1dgYHBP8pVADbj3?si=9b287cba90a34b8b&nd=1 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/dental-sound-bites iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-sound-bites-101789148/?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/tastes You can also listen on the ADA Member App and enjoy exclusive bonus content https://www.ada.org/ada-member-app ___________ Try ADA today! Join us at https://www.ada.org/join-the-ada Renew your ADA membership at https://www.ada.org/join-the-ada/renew-ada-membership ___________ Come say, “Hi!” on social ADA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanDentalAssociation ADA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americandentalassociation/channel/?hl=en Dr. ArNelle Wright on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailydentist/?hl=en