Pain Management; Analgesics, Opioids, Adjuvants and Beyond

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.

CEUs: 4.0 (Lecture)

AGD Subject Code: 134

The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry designates this activity for 3 lecture units of continuing education credit.

1. This course can be applied towards the one-time training requirement for Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license renewal or application.
   
   
2. 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.
   
3. This course also meets the state of Michigan 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.