Speaker Information

Mr. Thomas Viola
Mansfield, NJ
Pharmacology/Pain Control/Local Anesthesia
Registration opens
December 9th

  • Founder and CEO, Pharmacology Declassified
  • Consultant, American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs 
  • Clinical pharmacist with more than 30 years experience, specializing in the care of medically-complex patients

Sa6125 - “C’mon Baby, Make It Hurt So…Swell!” : Non-Opioid and Opioid Approaches For Safe and Effective Dental Pain Management
Date/Time: 3/14/2026   1 - 3 p.m.
Type: Lectures
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Office Staff, Lab techs, Spouses, Students
Credits: 2.00

Effective pain management is essential in dental care but requires balancing efficacy, safety and responsible prescribing. This course reviews the pharmacology, indications and clinical considerations of non-opioid and opioid analgesics for acute dental pain. Participants will learn to evaluate options, personalize pain management plans and address regulatory, ethical and public health concerns related to opioid use. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based prescribing, clear patient communication, and strategies to reduce misuse and dependency risks.