OVERVIEW

Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioids Training Course is organized by San Fernando Valley Dental Society (SFVDS) and will be held on Aug 27, 2025.

Course Summary:
This course fulfills the mandatory Dental Board of California CE requirement that all dentists must complete to renew their license. This course will discuss how dentists and oral surgeons can help combat the opioid epidemic in our communities, and how to responsibly prescribe opioids when necessary.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss non-opioid strategies for Pain Management in Dentistry
Review the scientific data that demonstrates the superiority of NSAIDS +/- acetaminophen for dental pain
Review non-opioid alternatives such as ketorolac, Exparel, and steroids
Discuss the Regulatory Requirements for Prescribers and Dispensers
Review basic principles regarding opioid prescribing, including screening and the use of CURES
Discuss Dental Office Procedures for Managing Vulnerable or Substance Use Disorder Patients