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Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioids is organized by Fresno Madera Dental Society (FMDS) and will be held on Sep 01, 2026.

Description:
Drs. Reb Close and Casey Grover will provide an evidence-based course on pain management and opioid prescribing in dental practice. Topics will include the responsibilities and requirements for opioid prescribing, best practices for pain management, identification and management of patients with opioid use disorder, and best practices for educating patients on safe pain management.

Learning Objectives:

This is a Mandatory 2-unit course for dental license renewal
As a dentist, learn about your responsibilities and requirements for opioid prescribing
Practices for pain management in dentistry
The risks and identification of opioid disorder
Learn about the very different patient presentations a dentist may encounter in their practice
Review educational materials for patients that can increase patient awareness of the dangers of prescription meds and encourage treatment of substance use
Best practice for dental pain management