2024 OMS Foundation Daniel M. Laskin Award Winning Research: “Is Recreational Marijuana Use Associated With Changes in the Vital Signs or Anesthetic Requirements During Intravenous Sedation?”

From the AAOMS podcast library, the OMS Foundation Daniel M. Laskin Award recognizes authors of the most outstanding article published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery during the previous year. The Journal Editorial Board selected “Is Recreational Marijuana Use Associated With Changes in the Vital Signs or Anesthetic Requirements During Intravenous Sedation?” 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  1. Evaluate the impact of recreational marijuana use on vital signs and anesthetic requirements during intravenous sedation in OMS practice. 
  2. Recognize the importance of detailed patient history to identify marijuana use and its potential implications for sedation management. 
  3. Apply best practices for perioperative management, including protocols for identifying and managing acutely intoxicated patients in ambulatory settings. 
  4. Encourage ongoing clinical research and critical appraisal of emerging evidence related to substance use and anesthesia in oral and maxillofacial surgery.    


Antonia Kolokythas, DDS, MSc, MSed, FACS
Professor and chair Dept of OMFS
Augusta University- DCG
Augusta, Georgia
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Pooja Gangwani, DDS, MPH
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Program Director
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose


An Internet-based CME Activity
Original Podcast Date: February 4, 2025
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 0.25 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study

Antonia Kolokythas, DDS, MSc, MSed, FACS

Professor and Chair Dept of OMFS

Augusta University-DCG

Dr. Antonia Kolokythas, DDS, MSc, MSed, FACS, serves as the Chair and Program Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University as of January 2023. Joined DCG at AU from the University of Rochester-EIOH at Strong Memorial Hospital where she served as Chair of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department and the Ambulatory Director of OMFS and Hospital Dentistry Services since 2015. Joined the University of Rochester from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s College of Dentistry, where worked since 2009, as an associate professor, program director, and director of research in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. After earning a dental degree at the University of Thessaloniki in Greece, completed residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago, followed by two surgical fellowships in Head and Neck-Maxillofacial oncology and Reconstruction at the University of Maryland at Baltimore and the University of California at San Francisco. Immediately after the fellowship training returned to the University of Illinois as full time faculty in the tenure track. Within six years was promoted to the rank of Associate professor with tenure. During the tenure at UIC, earned a U.S. Dental Degree and a Master of Science in Oral Science. Primary research interest is in oral cancer specifically in early detection and diagnosis. Oral cancer and maxillofacial pathology is the primary focus of publications in peer reviewed journals, book chapter contributions, presentations at national and international scientific meetings. Remain active in regional and national professional organizations, and serve on the editorial boards of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the official journal of the OMFS specialty, the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Research and the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases. In 2008 was awarded the Faculty Education Development Award (FEDA) from the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Foundation. In 2014 received the Faculty Research Award and the DuBrul Faculty Achievement Award at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s College of Dentistry, and was named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry in Dental Products Report. The focus of clinical practice is in oral head and neck cancer, maxillofacial pathology and reconstruction. Named Department Chair and Program Director of the University of Rochester-EIOH Advanced Education OMFS Residency Training Program in October of 2015. Was also conducted to the American College of Surgeons in 2015. Obtained a second Master’s degree in Health Professions Education at the Warner School of Education at the University of Rochester in 2019. Also completed the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) fellowship program at Drexel University in 2019. Promoted to full Professor with tenure in the University of Rochester’s School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2020. Dr. Kolokythas serves on an Examiner in the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) since 2017 and as Content Expert in Reconstruction for ABOMS since 2015. In 2020 was appointed to serve as the Section Editor for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery section for the TripleO.

Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Pooja Gangwani, DDS, MPH (she/her/hers)

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Program Director

Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry

Dr. Gangwani is a Diplomate of American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She is an Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. She is a Program Director of OMS residency program.

Dr. Gangwani earned her Dental Degree from New York University College of Dentistry where she was inducted in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) dental honor society. She completed an Internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She received her Advanced Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center.

She performs dentoalveolar surgery, complex bone grafting procedures, full arch implant reconstruction, corrective jaw surgery, TMJ surgery, reconstructive surgery after facial trauma.

Dr. Gangwani spends a great deal of time educating her patients and providing treatment options, thus helping them make informed decisions about their own health. She is passionate about delivering personalized patient care before, during and after surgery.

Dr. Gangwani also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health Epidemiology from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She has a particular interest in clinical research and has served as an author of several book chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals. She enjoys educating residents and finds it extremely rewarding.

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

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ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 0.25 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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AAOMS On the Go podcast: 2024 OMS Foundation Daniel M. Laskin Award Winning Research: “Is Recreational Marijuana Use Associated With Changes in the Vital Signs or Anesthetic Requirements During Intravenous Sedation?”
Recorded 02/04/2025  |  14 minutes
Recorded 02/04/2025  |  14 minutes
Post-Quiz
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
Evaluation
11 Questions
Certificate
0.25 CDE/CME credits  |  Certificate available
0.25 CDE/CME credits  |  Certificate available