(MATE Act)
Description
In the process of safe prescribing of controlled substances, it is important to understand the options available to the practitioner to control perioperative pain. This course will specifically focus on 1) Proper use of local anesthetics- classes, doses, metabolism, etc, 2) Pharmacology and MOA of analgesics used in managing of acute dental pain 3) Evaluation of the intended role of opioid and non-opioid analgesics, 4) Best practices for prescribing analgesics 5) Identification for the potential of opioid addiction and treatment thereof.
Objectives
By the end of the lecture the participant will be:
- familiar with the use of local anesthetics to control perioperative pain
- familiar with the need for opioid vs non-opioid analgesic alternatives
- familiar with the pharmacology and MOA of analgesics in the acute dental pain setting
- able to describe Best Practices for use of analgesics and the ability to identify the potential for opioid misuse, addiction and treatment
Speakers
Lecture Schedule
| Time | Date | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023 | Dr. Aldrich | Opioid analgesics: Their use in managing acute dental pain, including situations that may preclude their use |
| 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Monday, Dec 4, 2023 | Dr. Caudle | Examining the intended role of opioid and non-opioid analgesics in treating acute dental pain and identifying situations that may preclude their use |
| 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Monday, Dec 11, 2023 | Dr. Buschman | Identification of patients and professionals at risk of opioid addiction and an overview of current therapies for treatment |
| 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Monday, Dec 18, 2023 | Dr. Buschman | Differentiation of classes, pharmacodynamics, and -kinetics: How local anesthetics can facilitate post-operative pain control |
| 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023 | Dr. Widmer | Best practices for prescribing analgesics and proper storage and disposal of unused dosages |
Registration Information
Lecture Series Dates
Wednesday, 11/29/2023
Monday, 12/4/2023
Monday, 12/11/2023
Monday, 12/18/2023
Wednesday, 12/20/2023
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Tuition & Credits
UF Faculty: $199
Contact Hours:
8 CEU (Lecture)
AGD# 340
Location
UF College of Dentistry
1395 Center Drive
Gainesville, FL 32610
352-273-8480
admin-cde@dental.ufl.edu
Cancellation policy effective January 1, 2019