Founder, CEO Pharmacology Declassified Mansfield, New Jersey, United States
Disclosure(s):
Thomas Viola, EdD: No financial relationships to disclose
It is critical that you employ best practices when assessing pain, prescribing analgesics and educating patients on associated risks. In this Presentation, you will hone your skills and techniques for effectively assessing and managing dental pain, appropriately prescribing analgesics, educating patients on adverse effects and proper handling of opioid medications. You will also be equipped with strategies for identifying and managing patients at risk for substance use disorder.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the pharmacology of opioid and non-opioid analgesics, including their potential for misuse and abuse.
Discuss appropriate prescribing practices for opioid analgesics to utilize in everyday clinical situations
Describe strategies for identifying and treating dental patients who are at risk for substance use disorder.
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