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?
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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