Speaker: Mark Donaldson, BSP, ACPR, PHARMD, FASHP, FACHE
The opioid epidemic continues to impact health care, and dentistry plays a vital role in prevention. This evidence-based course provides dental professionals with the knowledge and tools to manage pain effectively while minimizing opioid use. Participants will learn the ideal “analgesic recipe” for predictable pain control, understand when and why narcotics should be avoided, and review the role of state prescription drug monitoring programs. Attendees will leave empowered to prescribe responsibly, protect their patients, and avoid becoming part of the opioid crisis.
Learning objectives:
- Explain the pathophysiology of dental pain and the mechanism of non-opioid analgesics.
- Identify evidence-based strategies for safe, effective, and responsible pain management.
- Understand the role and importance of prescription drug monitoring programs in opioid stewardship.
Course counts towards Michigan’s pain management requirement, and the DEA MATE requirement to obtain or renew the controlled substance pharmacy license for dentists.