Thursday, November 9, 2023
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
LIVE Webinar
Course log in opens 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
Course Description
Pain is the most common presenting symptom of a dental patient. The learner will receive an overview of different types of pain syndromes and best practice guidelines on the management of acute and chronic dental pain. Non-steroidal analgesics and Opioids will be discussed. Pharmacology of pain medications will be discussed in detail.
Course Objectives
At the completion of the course participants will be able to:
- Discuss common types of pain experienced by the dental patient
- Understand how the management of pain affects the quality of life of the dental patient.
- Develop an awareness of misconceptions and consequences of untreated pain.
- Identify appropriate analgesics for each type of pain.
- Discuss the pharmacology of analgesic medications
- Understand the role of the dental team in assessment and treatment of pain.
LIVE Webinar:
This webinar will utilize the Zoom platform. Because the course is synchronous, credits awarded are live/in-person.
Dentist: $125
Allied: $70
Other: $70
University of Detroit Mercy Alumni receive a 10% discount off of course tuition.
A Zoom link and instructions will be included in your course confirmation.
CEUs: 3 (Lecture)
AGD Subject Code: 340
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry designates this activity for 3 lecture units of continuing education credit.
This course meets the pain and symptom management CE requirement for all state of Michigan licensed dental professionals (required each renewal period).*
*Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Dentistry General Rules: Dentists - At least 3 hours in pain and symptom management; Registered Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists and Registered Dental Assistants - At least 2 hours in pain and symptom management.
This course also meets the one-time training in opioids and other controlled substances awareness required for dentists.*
*Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Dentistry General Rules: Dentists – One-time training in opioids and other controlled substances awareness as required in R 338.3135.
