Opioid and Infection Control: State Required Relicensure CE for Every Member of Your Dental Team

NOTE: This is a livestreamed event scheduled for Jan. 26, 2024. It is not included with the ADA CE Online subscription.

Elevate skills, meet standards, and advance patient care while fulfilling your team’s re-licensure mandates effortlessly with our comprehensive State Re-licensure Requirements course. Tailored for your entire dental team, this program simplifies state regulations and licensure demands, delving into crucial areas concisely. From infection control updates to opioid management insights, our expert-led sessions boost your team’s expertise and confidence in one fast-moving day.

Learning objectives
• Identify prevalent adult and pediatric prescriptions, enhancing awareness of common medication trends
• Associate oral and overall health conditions with specific disease states, fostering holistic patient care
• Analyze effective pain management medication types linked to the top prescribed drugs, optimizing treatment strategies
• Recognize potential complications arising from prescribed medications, bolstering patient safety and health outcomes
• Understand federal mandates’ impact on medication prescribing, navigating limitations to ensure compliant practice

• Apply effective referral strategies using case studies and screening tools like ORT and SOAPP to detect potential opioid abuse cases
• Utilize PDMPs for tracking prescription history, identifying opioid abuse or diversion risks
• Refer patients with suspected addiction to specialized professionals for comprehensive evaluation and treatment
• Implement medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance abuse disorders
• Recognize substance abuse presentations across various age groups in dental settings
• Compare and contrast substance abuse trends between urban and rural contexts
• Provide comprehensive educational resources on opioid abuse and addiction for providers, patients, families, and caregivers
• Assess post-referral procedures and equip providers with vital information for effective follow-up

• Explore required and contemporary infection control strategies
• Analyze the latest CDC guidelines and how they impact your dental practice
• Implement infection control measures and adhere to regulatory standards
• Evaluate emerging challenges in infection control, preparing your team to address unforeseen situations with confidence
• Navigate guidelines, regulations, and best practices
• Cultivate resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving infection control, CDC-related, and OSHA-centered challenges

Recommended for: Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental Therapist, Dentist, Office or Business Staff, Team

Authors:

• Ashley Duggins, Pharm.D., Co-owner and Pharmacy Manager, Prevo Drug, Asheville, NC.
• Evan Rosenthal, M.S., L.P.C.C., L.A.D.C., Psychotherapist, Transcend Psychotherapy
• Karen K. Daw, M.B.A., C.E.C.M.