ACDE Webinar | The Opioid Epidemic and Dentistry

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.

Course Type:

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.

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Description

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