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Educational Sessions Friday, April 21, 2017 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Radiology Refresher and Refreshments Course is 2 hours of continuing education credit appropriate for anyone who operates an X-ray machine. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments while you fulfill the Department of Environmental Protection’s radiology requirements in radiation safety, biological effects, quality assurance and quality control. Saturday, April 22, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Problem is Us: The Undeniable Truth about the Drug Epidemic in the 21st Century Presented by Former DEA Agent Bob Stutman and Judge Jodi Switalski Course is 5 hours of continuing education credit appropriate for dentists, hygienists, assistants and guests. Fee includes breakfast and lunch. On average, one person dies every 12 minutes from drug overdose in the United States - approximately 50% more than gun violence! Bob and Judge Jodi astonish audiences across the country with scientifically based, comprehensive presentations regarding the most current drug trends in the United States. They will discuss the recent history of substance abuse and the paradigm shift in the U.S. and how this epidemic differs from previous generations. Attendees can expect to learn answers to questions such as: - What are the predictors of whether or not a child will use? - What prevention actually works? What is the scientific basis for treatment? - If you are a dental professional, how do you protect your practice from criminal and civil liabilities? - What action can and should you take? 20 N O V / D E C 2 0 1 6 | P E N N S Y LVA N I A D E N TA L J O U R N A L Described as “refreshingly depressing,” Bob and Judge Jodi provide the premier research and real life stories from the front lines of today’s families, schools, coalitions and professionals to educate and provide tools to empower and protect our society against the greatest health issues facing our country today. About the Speakers Robert Stutman & Judge Jodi Switalski Robert Stutman, formerly “the most famous narc in America” (New York Magazine), and “one of our nation’s heroes” (Dan Rather, CBS News) made a 25-year career as one of America’s highest-profile drug busters. For six years he headed the largest Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) office in the world, New York, and during that time he became so visible that the Columbia Cartel targeted him for assassination. In addition, Bob has been the Special Consultant on substance abuse for CBS News, PBS and CNN. Mr. Stutman has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Judge Jodi Switalski, a former Metro Detroit felony prosecutor, took the bench in 2010. She immediately became a leader in the fight against synthetic drugs and the opioid epidemic in Michigan. She now serves as a partner in the highly respected law firm Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, specializing in family law and medical malpractice. Earlier this year Judge Jodi was the unanimous choice for the “Integrity in Our