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Pain Management For Dentistry Patients With A History of Addiction
Dentists prescribe approximately 9% of opioid analgesics dispensed by outpatient US retail pharmacies annually and are the highest percentage prescriber group for patients between 10 and 19 years of age.
This course aims to assist dental professionals in navigating the complexities of pain management for patients with chemical dependence and opioid use disorders. It will cover topics such as identifying risk factors and optimizing effective therapies while mitigating potential risks.
This course will award 4 continuing education hours.
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
State Approvals
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Florida Board of DentistryProvider number 50-204-3 -
Florida Board of Dentistry-Dental LaboratoryProvider number 50-204
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 [email protected].
- CEBroker Course ID: 947893
- Credit Hours: 4
