The Dental Professional’s Role in the Opioid Crisis

COURSE NUMBER: 692

Luis Gerado Suarez Guzman, DMD; Maria (Mia) L. Geisinger, DDS, MS

Credit Hours:

3 Hour(s)

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Overview

This course seeks to improve understanding of the role dental healthcare providers can play in the prevention of opioid abuse. It will review the current evidence on best practices for analgesic prescribing for acute and post-operative discomfort. The course provides dental professionals tools to critically assess the individualized needs of their patients who may suffer from substance abuse, and resources to allow referral of those patients to resources to help treat their addictions.

Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students
Date Course Online:
Oct 1, 2018
Last Revision Date:
Oct 31, 2024
Course Expiration Date:
Oct 30, 2027
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
340, 157
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

Understand the current evidence-based consensus recommendations about prescribing patterns for acute and post-operative dental pain and the comparative effectiveness of opioid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug analgesics for dental pain.
Review current dental and medical opioid prescribing patterns in the United States and throughout the world.
Evaluate patients’ risk factors and treatment needs based upon individualized patient needs and overall substance abuse risk.
Recognize signs of substance abuse disorder in patients.
Enable better identification of individuals with substance abuse disorders and be aware of referral services for treatment.
Be an active participant in an interdisciplinary team of health care providers in educating patients and colleagues about changes to prescribing patterns that may decrease exposure and substance abuse.

Disclaimers

P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.

Note: Registration is required to take test.

Please Note:

Florida Dentists: This course is classified for “General” credit in CE Broker.
Louisiana Dentists: This course is classified as “Opioid Management for Dentists” credit in CE Broker.
Ohio Dentists and Hygienists: This course fulfills the mandated credit hours in the practices of prescribing or dispensing of opioids.
South Carolina Dentists: This course is classified as “Prescribing (PMP)” credit in CE Broker.
Tennessee Dentists: This course is classified as “Prescribing of Controlled Substances” credit in CE Broker.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

Dr. Geisinger reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. She has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Dr. Guzman reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. He has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

guzman@uab.edu

Originally from Venezuela, Dr. Guzman graduated from the University of Florida in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, and a Doctor in Dental Sciences degree from Universidad Latina de Costa Rica in 2010. Dr. Guzman contin...

Submission Information

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CE Broker For all states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported the first of every month. If a course was taken in November, the “proof of completion” will be submitted the beginning of December.

Recognition

Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886

AADH Approved Program Provider

Procter & Gamble is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.