Presented by Jacqueline M. Plemons, DDS, MS

The abuse of prescription narcotics has reached epidemic proportions across the nation. Both national and statewide efforts to combat the problem affect the practice of dentistry across the nation. This course will review safe and ethical ways to prescribe and monitor the use of controlled substances as they relate to dental care and how to manage dental pain consistent with standards of care.

What attendee will learn:

• The nature and magnitude of the opioid epidemic in the US
• How controlled substances work to control pain
• Safe and effective pain management techniques
• Approved procedures for prescribing and monitoring controlled substances

Date: June 22, 2023

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, CENTRAL

Location: Live Webinar via Zoom

CE Credit: 2 hours

Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 6:30PM

Registration Price: $35 for SWSPD Members / $85 for Non-Members