WEBINAR: Green Dentistry: Cannabis & Teeth
About This Event
This unbiased, evidence-based live webinar presented by Dr. Barry Taylor covers the history and trends of marijuana use, basic science of the Cannabis plant and the Endocannabinoid System, how marijuana use affects oral health (oral pathology, dental caries, periodontal disease) and general health, potential interactions with commonly prescribed medications, communication strategies with patients who use marijuana, and future research areas related to cannabinoids (anxiolysis, bone metabolism, wound healing, inflammation). Format: Live virtual with On-Demand available for 3 months following the webinar. Speaker COI: None reported. Cancellation deadline: April 24, 2026. Registration deadline: April 29, 2026. Rates: $0 MDDS Member/Member Dental Team; $25 MDDS Non-member/Non-member Dental Team.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the Endocannabinoid System, what cannabinoids are and how marijuana is connected.
- Understand how marijuana affects oral health, specifically detailing oral pathology, dental caries and periodontal disease.
- Understand how marijuana affects patients’
- general health and provide information on possible interactions of marijuana with commonly prescribed medications.
- Learn how to communicate with patients who regularly use marijuana.
- Explore future areas of research on cannabinoids regarding anxiolysis, bone metabolism, wound healing and inflammation.