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Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Considerations for Dental Professionals

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Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Considerations for Dental Professionals

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
Balsam Room
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

May 23, 2025 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

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This lecture/discussion-based CE considers mental health issues and substance use disorders in dental settings. It is designed to meet the biannual required CE for dentists and dental hygienists who practice in North Carolina*. Attend on-site at MAHEC or via live webinar.

*Per the NCBDE: Current dental and dental hygiene licensees must now complete a one-hour continuing education course every two years on the subject of substance abuse and mental health. See for Dentists: 21 NCAC 16R .0206 , and for Dental Hygienists: 21 NCAC 16I .0206. This one-hour course is to be counted among the number of CE hours currently required and DOES NOT add hours to the current requirement.

Audience

Dentists and Dental Hygienists

Objectives

At the conclusion of this lecture/discussion-based activity, the participant will be able to:

check Describe healthy coping and stress reduction strategies for mental health resilience in dentistry
check Identify resources for substance use disorder issues

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$30.00

Registration Fee

$45.00

Speakers

Erich T. Byrd, MHS, Paramedic

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Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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