Opioid Prescribing in Dental Clinics: A Holistic Approach to Treating Patients

Opioid Prescribing in Dental Clinics: A Holistic Approach to Treating Patients is organized by Cardea Services.

Overall Objectives: 
By the end of the series, participants should be able to: 
• Identify up-to-date guidance on the recommended durations and dosages for prescription opioids in dental settings.
• Describe the role Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) play in preventing opioid misuse.
• Discuss how trauma impacts the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people and how it may manifest during a dental visit.
• Describe screening strategies to identify patients with substance use disorders.