Course Objectives: 

•    Explore pain management drug options for acute pain control 
•    How to register for, and utilize, CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization, Review and Evaluation System)
•    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 and practices and legal requirements for opioid prescribing and dispensing. 

Fees:   SFDS/CDA Members: $49                       Non-SFDS/CDA Members $79

Register now

Once you register with SFDS and submit payment, you will receive a separate confirmation email to register on Zoom.  Please register in advance with your name, email address, and San Francisco Dental Society or SFDS in order to access the Zoom Webinar on February 7, 2024. Upon registration with Zoom, the webinar link will be sent directly to you. 

Cancellation Policy:  

• Registrations must be made by February 2, 2024
• Cancellations of registration must be made by February 2, 2024 in order to receive a refund, less a $10.00 processing/handling fee
• Cancellations after February 2, 2024 ,or No Shows, will NOT receive a refund. 

**Effective January 1, 2023  California dentists must complete a mandated C.E. that covers the responsibilities and requirements of prescribing Schedule II opioid drugs.  Dentists will be required to successfully complete 2 units of C.E. on opioid prescribing as a condition to renewing a license with the Dental Board of California each license renewal cycle.