Tammy R. Sanderson, RDH, MSDH, is the director for dental hygiene at Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Washington. She has presented nationally and internationally, and published in peer-reviewed journals.
As more states legalize some form of marijuana use, oral health professionals need to be knowledgeable about cannabis use, the various forms available, and its effects on oral and systemic health.
Educating patients, especially those who require modified diets, about the importance of good nutrition can help them improve their oral and systemic health.