Safe Opioid Prescribing for Acute Dental Pain

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This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and Boston University School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education.

Overview:

This one-hour program outlines opioid prescribing principles for general dentists and dental specialists, illustrated by a case study. This training covers the safe and competent use of opioids for managing acute moderate to severe dental pain.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusions of this activity, participants will be better able to:

• Practice safe and competent opioid prescribing for acute pain
• Prescribe opioids using universal precautions while individualizing care based on level of risk
• Educate patients and families about the safe use of and risks associated with opioid analgesics
• Communicate to patients and/or family members how to properly store and dispose of unused medications

Post-test and evaluation:

In order to receive credit, participants must view the content of the program and complete the post-test and evaluation. Participants who receive a grade of 70% or greater on the post-test will receive credit.

Continuing education credits issued for participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

Participants should retain the Verification of Participation document for their records. Reprints may be obtained upon request sent via email to Continuing Medical Education at cme@bu.edu.

Teaching Method: Self-instructional

Recommended for: General dentists and dental specialists

Faculty:

Ruben Figueroa, DMD, MS, Course Director
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Daniel P. Alford, MD, MPH, FACP
Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center

Accreditation:

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP recognized provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at www.ADA.org/CCEPR.

Original Release Date: September 11, 2015
Date of Most Recent Review: June 15, 2023
Expiration Date: June 14, 2024