Managing Acute Dental Pain: Opioid Analgesics and Their Impact on the Dental Community

Managing Acute Dental Pain: Opioid Analgesics and Their Impact on the Dental Community is organized by The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA).

Original Release Date: 2018
Review Date: 2018
Expiration Date: 2021

Accreditation:
CE Credits: 1

Course Description:
This webinar is designed to help dental assistants understand the overall impact of opioids, their use, abuse, and their impact on the dental community. 

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to: 
• Differentiate between opioid abuse and addiction and recognize associated behaviors and risk factors that require intervention.
• Review current opioid prescribing guidelines and applicability to dental practices.
• Identify non-opioid agents for the management of pain.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.