
Prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl use are increasing in the United States—along with addiction overdose and death. More people died of drug addiction in the United States in recent years than ever before. Nearly half of all opioid overdose deaths involve a prescription opioid. You'll review the history of the opioid epidemic and look at dentistry's role. Learn how to manage acute and postoperative pain through safe prescribing techniques—avoiding abuse and diversion.
Register for Upcoming Sessions
April 29, 2025 7:00 pm - April 29, 2025 8:30 pm
All times for all events are in local Central Time.
Zoom Webinar
Course Number: CF5145
Enrollment is limited to 27.
Learn How To
- Recognize dentistry's role in the opioid epidemic
- Understand ways to better manage acute and postoperative dental pain
- Adopt prescribing techniques to avoid abuse and diversion of controlled substances
Training Methods
Illustrated lectures, discussions, and case studies