Sa6106 - Opioid Use, Misuse, Abuse and Addiction: Appropriate Opioid and Non-Opioid Prescribing
Date/Time: 3/23/2024 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Type: Lectures Handouts: Yes
Room: GWCC - A315
Dentist Fee: $95.00 Other Fee: $65.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Office Staff, Lab techs, Spouses, Students
AGD Code: 157
For centuries opioids have been used to control pain and suffering, but at what cost to us and our families? What are our alternatives for controlling post-operative pain? This program will discuss the addictive nature, abuse and proper prescribing of opioids in a dental practice. At the conclusion of this course, the attendees will know how to combine analgesics to maximize post-operative pain control.
Note: This course helps to fulfill the Georgia Board of Dentistry CE requirement.