On March 26, 2018, the American Dental Association (ADA) announced a new policy on opioids supporting mandates on prescription limits and requiring all dentists take continuing education to maintain a license to practice. Inherent in the 2018 resolutions is the encouragement to minimize the use of opioids. In dentistry, pain control would revolve around optimal use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and acetaminophen. However, there are still circumstances where opioids are believed to be necessary.
This session is designed to use case examples to help illustrate the appropriate way of managing opioid prescription in order to minimize abuse.
Learning Objectives:
This will provide 1.5 credit hours that will satisfy the new requirements by addressing the following issues:
- Prescribing Controlled Substances
- Understanding Amount of Opioids Prescribed (Morphine Milligram Equivalent MME)
- Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)