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Summary:

Management of acute odontogenic pain is accomplished through a clinical approach that successfully incorporates both opioid and non-opioid analgesics, Dental clinicians must understand the intended roles and limitations of these agents, as well as situations that may preclude their use, by reviewing patient medical histories and developing individualized patient pain management plans. This program will provide an overview of strategies and options available for effectively managing and controlling acute dental pain with opioid and non-opioid analgesics, while also mitigating associated risks. Special emphasis will be given to utilizing CURES to assist in identifying and managing vulnerable patients at risk for substance use disorders, as well as identifying possible "red-flag", or drug-seeking, behaviors.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Explore opioid and non-opioid analgesic options for acute pain management and control.
• Explain the intended role and limitations of analgesics in the management of acute dental pain, as well as situations which may preclude
  their use, based on a patient's underlying medical conditions.
• Describe how to register for, and utilize, CURES.
• Discuss techniques for identifying and managing patients at risk for substance use disorders, as well as identifying possible "red- flag", or drug-seeking, behaviors.

Speaker Bio:

With over 30 years' experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker and published author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his national and international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team. As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified, Tom provides valuable insight on the complex interplay between pharmacology and physiology so that clinicians may be knowledgeable about not only the dental considerations of medications used to treat systemic illness but also the systemic considerations of medications used to provide dental treatment. As an educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of over 10 dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year. As an author, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals, has served as a contributor, chapter author and peer reviewer for several pharmacology textbooks and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs. As a speaker, Tom has presented over 1000 informative, humorous and engaging continuing education seminars and webinars to dental professionals internationally since 2001. Meeting planners and attendees agree that Tom is their choice to educate within this dental specialty.