This course will provide an overview on how to manage acute dental pain. Indications for narcotic prescribing will be discussed. Non-opioid alternatives will be reviewed. Different treatment modalities will be presented. After completing this course, attendees will be able to:
Give a historical perspective of the opioid epidemic
Understand the role of pre-emptive analgesia in controlling dental pain
Know when and how to prescribe opioid to control acute dental pain
Know the risks and side effects of short- and long-term opioid use.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe when and how to prescribe opioid to control acute dental pain
- Understand the role of pre-emptive analgesia in controlling dental pain.
- Discuss the severity of the opioid epidemic
Example Curriculum
Prescribing Controlled Substances and Pain Management
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