Pain Management; Analgesics, Opioids, Adjuvants and Beyond 2025

Pain Management; Analgesics, Opioids, Adjuvants and Beyond 2025 is organized by University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and will be held on Oct 16, 2025.

Description:
Pain is the most common presenting symptom of a dental patient. The learner will receive an overview of different types of pain syndromes and best practice guidelines on the management of acute and chronic dental pain. Non-steroidal analgesics and Opioids will be discussed. Pharmacology of pain medications will be discussed in detail. 

Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss common types of pain experienced by the dental patient
• Understand how the management of pain affects the quality of life of the dental patient.
• Develop an awareness of misconceptions and consequences of untreated pain.
• Identify appropriate analgesics for each type of pain.
• Discuss the pharmacology of analgesic medications
• Understand the role of the dental team in assessment and treatment of pain.