DEA MATE Opioid Epidemic, Pain Efficacy and Pain Control is organized by Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA).
Created: June 2023
Expires: June 2026
Description:
DEA MATE Act Training -- The Opioid Epidemic, Pain Efficacy and Pain Control in Dentistry - Both unethical promotion and rampant over prescribing of opioids have contributed to current public health emergency we face in the United States. This lecture explains the unique risks associated with opioid use and outlines strategies for opioid-sparing analgesia in dental practice. And identifies effective pain relief alternatives based on individual patient characteristics.
Upon completion of this lecture, participants should be able to:
.• Review the causes for and consequences of the current opioid epidemic in the U.S.
• Explain the relative pain relief effectiveness of non-opioid and opioid agents in acute pain.
• Discuss the benefits and risks of specific pain control regimens for effective dental analgesia.
PDA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
PDA designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credits.
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