"Have You Ever Had D J -vu " : Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco
Live Event

"Have You Ever Had D J -vu " : Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco

Thursday, March 5, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST

Event Details

March 5, 2026
3:00pm - 5:00pm US Pacific Time
(6:00pm - 8:00pm US Eastern Time)
2 CE Credits
Live Event

About the Event

Although conventional cigarette smoking among young adults has declined markedly over the past several decades, there has been a substantial increase in the use of vape devices. While originally designed as alternative delivery vehicles for nicotine in place of tobacco, advances in technology and lack of strict regulation has given rise to the use of these devices as delivery vehicles for a variety of substances, especially cannabis. Unfortunately, very little information is available about the safety of the active and inactive ingredients present in products used for vaping. This course will provide participants with an overview of cannabis, vaping, and their overall systemic adverse effects. Special emphasis will be given to the oral complications associated with vaping, as well as patient care planning strategies.

This is a live online event. It will be conducted via Zoom Webinar.

Live Event Instructor

Thomas Viola, R.Ph., CCP

Thomas Viola, R.Ph., CCP

With over 30 years of experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker, and published author, Tom Viola has earned his international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team. As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified, Tom provides valuable insight into the complex interplay between pharmacology and physiology so that clinicians may be knowledgeable about the dental considerations of general medicine and the medical considerations of general dentistry. As an educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of over 10 dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year. As an author, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks and currently serves as a consultant to the ADA’s Council on Scientific Affairs. As a speaker, Tom has been recognized by many industry organizations and associations as a leader in continuing dental education and has presented over 1000 informative and engaging seminars and webinars to dental professionals since 2001.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for a professional audience of healthcare providers, including Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Describe the pharmacology of cannabis, including its mechanism of action, routes of administration and available formulations
  2. 2 Describe the oral and systemic complications encountered by patients who vape.
  3. 3 Explain current available treatment strategies and patient care planning techniques for patients who vape cannabis.

Disclosure to Learners

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The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and the reviewer:

Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Faculty

There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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