Mandatory CE for California dentists for license renewal: Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances (Schedule II Opioid Drugs)

This course satisfies the 2 CE unit requirement made effective by the Dental Board of California for license renewal effective January 1, 2023.

Learning Objectives:
Explore pain management drug options for acute pain control.
List how to register for, and utilize, CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization and Review and Evaluation System)
Discuss red flag indicators of prescriptions issued for reasons other than a legitimate medical purpose.
How to manage acute and chronic pain in the dental setting.
The risks and identification of opioid use disorder.
The practices and legal requirements for opioid prescribing and dispensing.

Date: September 6, 2023 Time: 6pm-8pm 2 CEU core