Title: Explain how suspected substance use disorder affects dental care.
Course: Dental Careers II (14054-II) > Section: Exploring Principles of Pharmacology and Assisting with Pain Control

Explanation should include potential dental interactions of suspected use of

- alcohol
- cocaine
- narcotic analgesics
- barbiturates
- methamphetamines
- hallucinogens.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What might one say to a patient who smells of alcohol?
- What are the oral manifestations or signs of methamphetamine abuse?