Past Events
Open Wide: Medical Cannabis and Dentistry 01/27/2023
Past Events
Explore CED Clinic’s archive of educational webinars, physician discussions, patient stories, cannabis science lectures, growing workshops, cooking demonstrations, and community events.
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Timing: 2pm-4pm Benjamin Caplan,MD, is Founder and the Chief Medical Officer of CED Clinic and CED Foundation. In addition to a practice as a primary care physician at some of Boston’s premiere hospitals, Dr.Caplan served as the Chief Medical Officer of one the largest medical cannabis healthcare groups in the US. overseeing the clinical evaluations of over 300,000 medical cannabis patients.
Cannabis and Migraine 06/16/2021
In honor of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, tonight’s webinar will be highlighting recent studies that discuss the relation of cannabis and migraine care. All are welcome to attend and share their experiences or to simply listen and learn.
Creating a repeatable experience – How to properly infuse cannabis in to your dishes? 06/03/2021
It can be very empowering to create your own medical cannabis edibles, but unfortunately many are discouraged to try their hand at the canna-culinary arts because of two main reasons: 1. Uncertainty of potency 2. Dietary restrictions Enter our expert for the evening, Chef Jordan Wagman. Diagnosed with Psoriasis at age 12, Jordan struggled to find sustainable, consistent relief until 2014 when he removed gluten, dairy and sugar and adding natural supplements and CBD to his diet. Trained in classical French cooking techniques using an abundance of butter, cream and sugar, it can be easy to assume that he’d make a terrific brownie. However, Chef Jordan wants to encourage people to explore healthier alternatives and in this webinar, will be teaching us how!
Using Cannabis in Caring for Yourself and Your Family: Brookline Adult Education Lecture Series 06/01/2021
In our efforts to help end the unfair stigma of medical cannabis patients, CED Clinic is proud to join Brookline Adult & Community Education for a special lecture on medical cannabis care for patients from pediatric to geriatric ages. Join Dr. Caplan and Dr. Exelbert for an exciting and educational conversation! They will be reviewing all aspects of the Massachusetts medical cannabis program; from the qualifying conditions and the telemedicine appointment process, to the exclusive products and legal protection available to patients. Additionally, they will take the time address common misconceptions that people may have about cannabis and patients.
Cannabis and Sports Webinar with MCR Labs 05/20/2021
Each May the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition celebrates National Physical Fitness & Sports Month. At CED Clinic, we share that enthusiasm for wellness and look to find ways to educate the public on how cannabis may be used as a tool during one’s physical fitness journey (and how to be mindful of when it may not be helpful). We are proud to host a special webinar featuring US National Medalist Yasha Kahn, as he offers not only valuable insight to the professional sports world regarding healthy training and recovery habits, but as the Vice President of Marketing and Technology at MCR Labs, can speak to the utilization of cannabis in sports and varying legal or regulatory restrictions around cannabis for athletes. We encourage all sports fans, medical patients, cannabis enthusiasts and the general canna-curious audience to join us for this live discussion with Yasha and Dr. Caplan, as we’re sure this night will be packed with facts and fun anecdotes from our two experts.
Discover the Druid App with Dr. Michael Milburn 05/13/2021
At CED Clinic we pride ourselves with having honest conversations about cannabis, including the potential dangers of impairment and how to be a safe and responsible cannabis user. This month, we are taking a night to highlight the efforts of Dr. Michael Milburn, Professor of Psychology for nearly 40 years at the University of Massachusetts/Boston. Applying neuroscience research, Dr. Milburn developed the Druid app. With the increasing decriminalization and legalization of cannabis use, he realized that there was no current test for cannabis impairment. Through the Druid app, he believed he could devise a quick, accurate, and inexpensive test that would save lives and reduce injury by enabling people to make safer, more informed decisions about their behavior. Join us for an evening of discussion around cannabis safety and a demonstration on how the Druid app could be a helpful tool for detecting general impairment.
Meet a Ballerina Using Cannabis to Manager Her Multiple Sclerosis 05/11/2021
CED Clinic is excited to invite you to our live conversation between Dr. Caplan and Alexandria, “The Ballerina with Multiple Sclerosis” At the age of 28, working as a High School Biology Teacher and Realtor, Alexandria was diagnosed with MS. She was bedbound for some time and though she was moved to a wheelchair, she had lost her vision and ability to speak. After finding the right medication for some of her symptoms, and get parts of her life back on track, Alexandria was still in excruciating pain and decided to explore medical cannabis. In her own words, “It was the only medication that alleviated all of my pain. Cannabis helped give me my strength back”. Today, she is not only out of her wheelchair, but is now enjoying playing piano and dancing ballet. Join us for a night of learning and familial love, as Alexandria will be joined by her mother and sister on the webinar to discuss how cannabis has improved their relationship as a family, too!
Cannabis and Motherhood: A Mother’s Experience 05/07/2021
We are honored to be hosting this webinar “Cannabis and Motherhood” with Jane Doe, a patient who found medical cannabis to be helpful during her pregnancy, but was met with extreme backlash. Please join CED Clinic and Dr. Caplan in welcoming Jane as she shares her story.
Dr. Kelly Barnes, D.M.D. : Doctor Discussions 04/20/2021
Our Doctor Discussions webinar series is designed for healthcare providers to come together and discuss the current state of medical cannabis, it’s relation to their specific fields and through reviewing research studies and sharing patient feedback, bring awareness of medical cannabis to the traditional healthcare community. This month, Dr. Caplan will be chatting with Dr. Kelly Barnes DMD. Witnessing the opioid epidemic first hand, Dr. Barnes was motivated to find alternative treatments for pain management or reducing anxiety patients may have when getting in the dentist chair! Practicing Endodontics, Dr. Barnes offers a unique perspective to cannabis medicine; as she is not only an expert in her field from practicing over 17 years, but is currently studying cannabis medicine to enhance her understanding of how it can be incorporated in a positive patient experience.
Game Night! with Revolutionary Clinics 04/08/2021
How well do you know your weed? Test your cannabis trivia knowledge in our first GAME NIGHT with Revolutionary Clinics! We’ll be hosting a virtual, Jeopardy-style, trivia game with questions ranging from hemp to historical figures. Senior Wellness Consultant, Barbara VanHoosen and her partner and virtual consultation superstar, Joe Casper from Rev. Clinics will be co-hosting this game night with Dr. Caplan.
Home Grown Health – Fueling Your Flower 03/02/2021
We’re back for Part 3 of our Home Grown Health webinar series with Gil (@honeybeargrows on IG) This webinar will cover the specific points on the tools your need for your grow set-up, as well as the timeline for the plant’s growth, vegetation and flowering stages! Selecting a closet, tent or grow room Buying lights and dialing them in Ventilation and dialing in temperature and humidity Choosing nutrients, soils or dried amendments When to flip to flowering stage and what to expect Edibles Education with MCR Labs! 02/22/2021
Cannabis can be consumed through a number of different methods. With a holiday almost entirely dedicated to delectable treats like chocolate bars, hard candies and romantic dinners, CED Clinic and MCR Labs are coming together to discuss all things involved in edible cannabis products! We’ll be reviewing the medical side of infused foods, from what exactly makes cannabis bioavailable (and why you don’t want to simply put fresh flower in to your brownie batter), and the different effects it can offer than inhalation methods, to the mechanical side of the testing process that MCR Labs can offer!
Valentine’s Day Dessert Demo 02/14/2021
Join us to learn how to make a gluten-free CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE for two (or save it for yourself… we won’t tell) With an optional THC or CBD infusion, this medicated treat is sure to melt in your mouth!
CED-Guided Growing 01/21/2021
Interested in growing your own cannabis, but are unsure where to start? Then this webinar series is for you! With more and more patients looking to grow their medicine at home, CED Clinic has turned to the cannabis community to help bring guidance from experienced cultivators to those who are just beginning their journey, or need advice on their current set-up.
CED-Guided Growing 01/15/2021
Interested in growing your own cannabis, but are unsure where to start? Then this webinar series is for you! With more and more patients looking to grow their medicine at home, CED Clinic has turned to the cannabis community to help bring guidance from experienced cultivators to those who are just beginning their journey, or need advice on their current set-up.
CED-Guided Growing 12/14/2020
Interested in growing your own cannabis, but are unsure where to start? Then this webinar series is for you! With more and more patients looking to grow their medicine at home, CED Clinic has turned to the cannabis community to help bring guidance from experienced cultivators to those who are just beginning their journey, or need advice on their current set-up.
Doctor Discussions with Dr. Exelbert: Part 2! 11/19/2020
Dr. Caplan is joined once again by Dr. Eric Exelbert, MD for an evening dedicated to reviewing new medical cannabis studies. Attendees are encouraged to listen and learn or bring questions of their own about medical cannabis and pediatric cannabis care. Currently working in Florida, Dr Exelbert is a board-certified pediatrician who works in pediatric intensive care as well as an expert in the pediatric use of medical cannabis.
Doctor Discussions with Dr. Tom Folan, MD 10/29/2020
Join Dr. Caplan as he sits down with Board-Certified Radiologist & practicing Cannabis Specialist, Dr. Tom Folan, MD. In addition to being a diplomate of the American Board of Radiology (ABR), Dr. Folan is also a member of the Association of Cannabis Specialists (ACS) and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). Together, these two will be discussing the current state of medical cannabis in New York and Massachusetts, along with cannabis’ relation to treatment for neurodegenerative diseases. Join us for an evening of interesting conversation and as always there will be a live Q+A with the doctor’s throughout the call.
Ask an Expert with MCR Labs 10/28/2020
Doctor Discussions with Dr. Eric Exelbert, MD 10/10/2020
Join Dr. Caplan as he sits down with Dr. Eric Exelbert for a discussion about the unique perspective that these physicians have on pediatric medical cannabis care. Currently working in Florida, Dr Exelbert is a board-certified pediatrician who works in pediatric intensive care as well as an expert in the pediatric use of medical cannabis.
Doctor Discussions with Dr. Peter Grinspoon, MD 09/25/2020
Join Dr. Caplan as he sits down with Dr. Peter Grinspoon to have a candid discussion about the current state of medical cannabis including patient experience reports and a unique perspective on how medical cannabis can be a positive treatment for opioid addiction, a topic that Dr. Grinspoon can personally speak on with poise and expertise. Dr Grinspoon is a 25-year veteran at Harvard, a trained and employed primary care physician and cannabis specialist.
CBD and The Endocannabinoid System – Dr. Caplan’s lecture presented by Brookline Adult & Community Education 09/10/2020
With an ever-increasing amount of research linking cannabis to positive treatment outcomes, you might be curious. What is CBD? How does the endocannabinoid system work? Join Dr. Caplan as he shares insights from some of the latest cannabis research and discusses how cannabis and especially the cannabinoid, CBD, are used to treat common health concerns.
Life With Cannabis: A Doctor, A Rabbi and Getting Your Medical Card 07/16/2020
Dr. Caplan and Rabbi James Kahn from Holistic Industries went going LIVE for a virtual town-hall event on Thursday, April 30th at 8pm. This virtual Q&A addressed the medical benefits of cannabis, together with a candid exchange around the apprehension of many first-time patients.
Live Q+A with SIRA Naturals 06/25/2020
As part of our commitment to education, CED Clinic is continuing our Live Q+A series with local dispensaries. This month, Dr.Caplan will be joined by team members from Sira Naturals; Andrew Sharp (Sr. Marketing Manager), Sarah Martine (Retail Training Manager) and Jimmy Long (Jimmy’s Choice) We will be discussing Sira’s patient programs, how to obtain a medical card, and answering any other questions you may have about the MA Medical Program, CED Clinic and Sira Naturals!
Life With Cannabis: A Doctor, A Rabbi and Getting Your Medical Card 04/30/2020
Dr. Caplan and Rabbi James Kahn from Holistic Industries went going LIVE for a virtual town-hall event on Thursday, April 30th at 8pm. This virtual Q&A addressed the medical benefits of cannabis, together with a candid exchange around the apprehension of many first-time patients.
Cannabis for Stress Management with UMass Amherst Cannabis Reform Coalition 02/25/2020
Lilly and Jenna from CED Clinic ran a guided conversation-based presentation regarding Cannabis for stress-management. It was great to meet students who were interested in how cannabis could be used as medicine in all it’s different forms. The Clinician Is IN – Galentine’s Day at CommCan 02/10/2020
This past February, our team joined CommCan at their Millis dispensary to hand out sweet treats and information about the state’s medical card program. Lilly, Callie and Julie from CED Clinic had a great day with Anna from Commcan. You’re never too old for a valentine!
Share your Story! 01/31/2020
This meet-up was for those who were interested in connecting with other patients to share the things they’ve learned on cannabis journey. This was also a great opportunity those the canna-curious to meet the CED Clinic team and have their questions answered! Dr. Caplan and Julie Battel lead the group in conversation about new products on the market, concerns about the ever-changing regulations and overall canna-basics for those who are new to cannabis. Cannabis 101 & Terpenes at the Amherst Senior Cente 01/30/2020
CED Clinic lead a presentation at the Amherst Senior Center that focused on basic cannabis plant knowledge, different methods of consumption, potential medication interactions and helpful tips for navigating the menus at a dispensary.