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Pain Management For Dentistry
Dentists prescribe approximately 9% of opioid analgesics dispensed by outpatient U.S. retail pharmacies annually and are the leading prescribers for patients aged 10 to 19.
This course is designed to help dental professionals navigate the complexities of pain management, focusing on identifying risk factors, optimizing effective treatment strategies, and minimizing potential risks associated with analgesic use in dental care.
This course will award 1 continuing education hour.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Explain the distinct clinical variances among addiction, tolerance, and dependence.
- Examine the significance of dentistry in pain management and raise awareness about opioids for this specific patient group.
- Recognize patient risk factors and consider treatment considerations when prescribing pain medication.
- Explore guidelines for the appropriate use of pain therapies for both acute and chronic pain, while also delving into alternative pain control methods that could be advantageous for this demographic.
- Review commonly utilized pain medications, pinpoint contraindications for prescribing in patients with chemical dependence, and pinpoint effective pain therapy approaches for at-risk populations.
Board Approvals
National Approvals
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Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) (PACE)Bayside Continuing Education and Development (Nationally or Locally) Approved by PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2026 Provider ID# 430829
State Approvals
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Florida Board of DentistryProvider number 50-204-3 -
Florida Board of Dentistry-Dental LaboratoryProvider number 50-204
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Georgia Board of DentistryCE Provider approved by the American Dental Association and/or the National Dental Association and/or their constituent and component/branch associations
Information
- Relevance: This course is designed for dental professionals to assist them in reducing relapse in their patients who need pain management but have a history of addictions.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
- Credit Hours: 1
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