Fighting the Opioid Epidemic in America

Description

with Special Guest Speaker:  Dr. Vincent Benivegna

Recorded October 13th, 2020

Course Description: Why is America eating 98% of the world’s hydrocodone?

This lecture will bring to light the history of how the opioid epidemic evolved and how dentists have contributed to this tragedy. You will learn alternatives to prescribing opioids for acute dental pain and the best practices for pain management to help lessen this crisis. Additionally, you will learn techniques on how to help avoid drug diversion and the best options for properly disposing opioid medications.

1.0 CEU

AGD PACE Subject Code: 340 – Anesthesia, Pain Mgmt, Sedation, Pharmacology

Course Review Date: March 26, 2025
Course Expiration: March 26, 2028
Cancellation/Refund Policy: There are no refunds given for this event