TODS FEATURED SPEAKER
CANNABIS, CANCER & CHRONIC PAIN – EXPLORING THE CONNECTIONS
Ms. Karen Davis, RDH
Session Date: Thursday October 23, 2025
Session Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Presenter Name: Ms. Karen Davis, RDH
Outline:
Do you know how many of your patients living with cancer or suffering with chronic pain use various forms of cannabis regularly? Is cannabis therapeutic for cancer or pain management and if so, is it evidence-based data? Dental professionals need a robust understanding of the potential pros and cons within the oral cavity of chronic cannabis usage. Various forms of cannabis, and methods of usage yield different pharmacological and clinical outcomes. This course unpacks oral implications for new and chronic cannabis users and equips clinicians with strategies to help protect the oral environment.
- Examine evidence surrounding therapeutic use of cannabis in the management of cancer and chronic pain
- Explore the short and long-term oral implications of cannabis usage
About The Speaker
Ms. Karen Davis, RDH is owner of the continuing education company, Cutting Edge Concepts® featuring progressive content that inspires and challenges audiences to question the status quo, and pursue cutting-edge outcomes for themselves and their clientele. She enjoys blending research, humor, personal stories and audience interaction on topics that include health and wellness, oral-systemic implications, innovative technologies, cannabis usage, autoimmune conditions and navigating life stressors.
Karen is a practicing dental hygienist in Dallas, Texas and part of the same dental practice for over 30 years, hence her relatability to challenges only dental professionals face. She has also served as a trainer for The JP Institute in North America inspiring dental teams to practice comprehensively and with continuity. She is a much sought-after speaker internationally, despite her noticeable Texas accent and signature laugh.
Dentistry Today has recognized Karen as a “Leader in Continuing Education” since 2006, and she is the 2023 recipient of the Gordon Christensen Speaker Recognition Award. Karen is an accomplished author to diverse industry publications and serves a Key Opinion Leader to an array of dental corporations.
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