Episode 504 · October 2, 2023
Managing and Treating Patients with Meth Mouth
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Dr. Ronni Brown, D.D.S., M.P.H.
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Dr. Ronni Brown earned her dental and master's degree in public health from UCLA and completed a residency in dental public health from UCSF. Her research on drug-use patterns on "meth mouth" severity has garnered international interest and positioned her as a leading expert on "meth mouth". She is an international speaker and author of the best-selling book, A State of Decay: Your Dental Guide to Understanding and Treating "Meth Mouth". With more than 25 years treating patients with "meth mouth", Dr. Brown understands the behavioral and clinical challenges that the dental team faces when treating patients with substance-use disorders. She is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Association of Public Health Dentistry and the Dental Speaker's Bureau. She currently practices at the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility in Santa Rosa, California.
Episode Summary
Regardless of where we practice, it is highly likely that we have patients that suffer from substance-use disorders. Many of us are faced with cases where severe decay, hyposalivation, and poor plaque control may be the result of depressant, stimulant or opioid misuse. Today we'll be discussing how to recognize the clues of a substance-use disorder from a routine oral exam and talk about how we can deliver safe and effective dental care for these patients. Our guest is Dr. Ronni Brown, a leading expert on substance-use disorders and its oral effects. Her research on the impacts of drug-use patterns on caries severity has garnered international interest. She is a best-selling author, published researcher, and clinician. Dr. Brown practices at the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility.
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