TITLE: THE
OPIOID CRISIS - WHAT DENTAL CLINICIANS SHOULD KNOW
COURSE FEE: Free
CREDITS: This continuing
education activity is designated for 1 credit
DURATION: This live Dental
CE Webinar is 1 hour
AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE: 157
Substance Abuse
MODE: Electronically
Mediated | Live interactive webinar.
SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten
Roling, DDS (Bio below)
AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental
Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:
Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google
Chrome Browser
INSTRUCTIONS: Dental
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early in the event you require assistance.
HANDOUTS: Distributed via
email to all attendees 1 hour prior to start, during and after the
webinar.
QUIZ FOR CE CREDIT
VERIFICATION: At the conclusion of the webinar,
attendees will be redirected to complete a quiz for CE credit. An
80% minimum passing score is required, multiple attempts are
permitted, and attendees have 7 days to successfully complete the
quiz for CE credit.
COURSE SUMMARY: Dentists
have been identified as among the leading prescribers of opioids.
Used to alleviate pain, dental clinicians have commonly prescribed
opioids after tooth extractions or surgical procedures. In
particular, the removal of third molars, most routinely performed
during the teen years, has received significant focus since
dentists were reported to be the highest prescribers of opioids for
this vulnerable age group. - ADEA
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Understand the scope of the Opioid Problem
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Describe the role of the dental clinician in
reducing opioid prescribing
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Review prescribing recommendations
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Discuss strategies to reduce opioid abuse
DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER AND FACULTY
COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: According to Dental CE
Academy's Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy, faculty and
speakers for any course are expected to disclose any economic
support, personal interests, or potential bias that may be
perceived as creating a conflict related to the material being
presented. Disclosure statements are printed in each course
description and announced by moderators or individual speakers at
the beginning of each presentation. This policy is intended to
alert the audience to any potential bias or conflict so that
participants may form their own judgments about the material being
presented.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE: This course receives no sponsorship. The
speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief
Education Officer for Dental CE Academy. She has not received an
honorarium. No corporate entity has contributed or influenced the
content of this presentation. For written documentation
contact support@dentalcenow.com.
DENTAL CE ACADEMY
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materials presented during these live and recorded presentations
represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker
and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental
CE Academy. Dental CE Academy assumes no responsibility for
the content of the presentations made by the individual speakers.
Any suggested protocols for treatment, materials, or services may
be based up on the speakers' own clinical experience and should not
be construed as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected
presentations may include exploratory research or experimental
procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may
lead to new interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of
dentistry. Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who
share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to
dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes
necessary discussion and understanding.