Speaker Information

Mr. Thomas Viola
Mansfield, NJ
Pharmacology/Pain Control/Local Anesthesia
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  • Founder and CEO, Pharmacology Declassified
  • Consultant, American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs 
  • Clinical pharmacist with more than 30 years experience, specializing in the care of medically-complex patients

Th6029 - “(Don’t) Take It On The Run, Baby!” : Illicit Drugs, Licit Drugs Used Illicitly and Management of Substance Use Disorder
Date/Time: 3/12/2026   9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Type: Lectures

Room: GWCC - A405
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Office Staff, Lab techs, Spouses, Students
Keyword(s):
Anesthesia/Sedation
Communication
Dental Assisting
Diagnosis/Treatment Planning
Emergencies
Endodontics
Geriatric Medicine
Health and Wellness/Nutrition
Hygiene
Implants
Legal/Malpractice
Oral Pathology
Oral Surgery
Orthodontics
Pain Management
Pediatric Dentistry
Periodontics
Pharmacology
Pre-Dental
Oral Systemic Health
Required for License Renewal (GA)
AGD Code: 157
Credits: 2.00

The use and abuse of both licit and illicit substances can lead to adverse reactions and life-threatening medical emergencies during dental treatment. This comprehensive program will explore strategies for identifying dental patients who use or abuse substances, along with techniques for effective patient management and treatment. Special emphasis will be placed on patients with current or past substance use disorders, as well as on understanding the impact of substances used for both medical and recreational purposes.