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The Dental Professional’s Role in the Opioid Crisis

Introduction - Opioid Crisis (ce560)
Course Author(s): Maria L. Geisinger, DDS, MS; Luis Gerado Suarez Guzman, DMD
CE Credits:  2 Hour(s)
Intended Audience:  Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Posted on dentalcare.ca: 06/03/2020
Date Course Online:  10/01/2018
Last Revision Date:  NA
Course Expiration Date:  09/30/2021
Cost: Free
Method: Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s): 157, 340
2 hours of CE
Introduction – Opioid Crisis

The Dental Professional’s Role in the Opioid Crisis course seeks to improve understanding of the role dental healthcare providers can play in the prevention of opioid abuse, provides them with 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. The course also reviews the current evidence on best practices for analgesic prescribing for acute and post-operative discomfort in a manner that minimizes risks associated with substance misuse for patients.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • Dr. Geisinger has been or is currently a co-investigator and/or principal investigator on research funded entirely or in part by The Procter & Gamble Company. All funds were used for research endeavors and not for personal gain. Dr. Geisinger has not accepted any payment from dentalcare.com for participation in this continuing education course.
  • Dr. Guzman reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course.

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.

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