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LOCATION: Live Webcast Program

Course Provider: Anesthesia Education and Safety Foundation, Inc.

 

Provider Contact Information: Phone: 214-384-0796; e-mail: sedationce@aol.com or

Commercial Co-Sponsor Support: There is NOT a commercial co-sponsor for this program

Course Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

 

Principles of Pain Management - Webcast**

Use and Abuse of Prescription Medications-Provider Prescription Program - Webcast**
Conducted as a WEBCAST program using Webex meeting software.  Contact Dr. Canfield at 214-384-0796 to obtain access to the telecast and instructions

 

Course Summary:  The continuing education program is designed to meet the mandatory CE requirements as required by the 4 hour biennial requirement of the TSBDE (rule 104.1 and rule 111.1) and other states with prescription drug and opioid required training programs. The first purpose of the program is to provide education in the Safe and Effective pain management with an emphasis regarding non-opioid and non-prescription pain management for acute dental pain.  It will review the clinical traits of non-opioid analgesics and alternatives as well as opioid analgesics.  Specific management protocols will be provided and addressed. This will include the importance of accessing the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program as part of the patient assessment and management. The second purpose provides an update on scope of the non-opioid and opioid drug epidemic while addressing current misuse and abuse of non-prescription and prescription drugs.  One aspect is to address the current opioid epidemic with dental patient concerns.  This includes a focus on the dentist’s part to alleviate or minimize potential diversion of controlled substances.  Additionally, a review of some substance use disorders and the impact upon patient management.

Note:  The program will be presented as a live, interactive program with the opportunity for discussion and ask questions.  Course notes/ outline will be provided.

Course Fulfillment: This course is designed to satisfy Prescription Drug Requirement Education of various State Dental Board requirements for states requiring up to 4 hours of Pain Control, including principles of prescribing practices, Use and Abuse of Prescription and non-prescription medications (including street drugs of abuse). Updated/ Reviewed July 12, 2022.

 

>Dental Anesthesiologist (Certificate- 2 year residency in General Anesthesia)

>Private practice-Diversified Anesthesia for Dentistry providing office based anesthesia services (39 years)

>Former Professor-Anesthesia, AEGD Residency Veterans Administration Hospital

>Advisory Board, Collin County College School of Dental Hygiene

>Former Consultant and Anesthesia Provider, Department of Aging and Disability Services, State of Texas (institutionalized mentally handicapped)

>Fellow in General Anesthesia, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology

>Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology

>Diplomate, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology; Certified and Registered Hypnotherapist

>Continuing Education to medical and dental practitioners and staff

>Over 39 years as an anesthesia educator and director of numerous educational programs and teaching at all levels

Presented by:
Dr. David Canfield
Contact Information:
Phone: 214-384-0796
E-mail: sedationce@aol.com

 

Course Objectives:

At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:

•Understand the current nature and scope of the opioid epidemic

•Understand current state laws and the DEA educational requirement

•Review safe and effective pain management of pediatric, teenagers and adult.

•Utilize the Prescription Monitoring Program and how to avoid (limit) fraudulent prescriptions

•Understand reasonable standards of care of patient management, pain management and drug prescribing

•Understand the principles of non-opioid and opioid pain management

•Apply non-pharmacologic pain management techniques in their dental practices

•Communicate with patients and/or guardian regarding non-opioid pain management

•Utilize the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to address controlled substance prescriptions, Narx scores, and multiple state links as a search tool

•Understand current non-opioid medications (analgesic and non-analgesic) utilized in pain management

•Address alternative (non-medication) pain management techniques

•Discuss the utilization (prescribing) of opioids and other controlled substances

•Effectively communicate with patients and family regarding pain management, type of pain expected and the purpose of each medication and alternative techniques

•Apply clinical techniques and principles of safe and effective pain management

•Apply principles and importance of ERAS

•Discuss abuse and misuse of controlled substances

•Address strategies to eliminate or minimize diversion and abuse of controlled substances

•Describe strategies to recognize substance use disorders and addiction disorders and the importance of appropriate referral to qualified healthcare personnel

•Address a team approach to pain management strategies and diversion issues regarding the patient with chronic pain, addiction and/ or substance use disorders

•Provide guidance with patients regarding the proper disposal of unused controlled substance(s) including pain medications, sedative medications or others

•Discuss properties of individual medications and utilization in particular populations

•Identify drug-seeking behavior in patients

•Document controlled substance ordering, prescribing, and/ or dispensing to meet DEA and State Board requirements

•Properly dispose of controlled substances which are out of date, contaminated, wasting, etc.

•Establish procedural guidance and to develop an office drug policy

•Train staff members regarding a customized office policy

Course Information:

Date:                Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Time:               5:00 pm to 5:30 pm: Check-in for Webcast

                        5:30 pm to 9:00 pm: Webcast Presentation

Location:          Live Webcast

Credit:          2 Hours or 4 Hours Lecture Credit (webcast).

Course Fee:     $110 fee for Dentists in the TWO hour course (5:30 – 7:30 pm)

                        $180 fee for Dentists in the FOUR hour course (5:30 – 9:30 pm)

AGD Codes:    341 Anesthesia & Pain Control; 342 Conscious Sedation; 343 Oral Sedation
Target audience: Dentists and all dental healthcare staff members

 

Communication to Participants:

Participants will receive information by e- mail prior to the course regarding what is expected of them during the presentation and for the completion of basic program requirements.  Dr. Canfield may also call the participant prior to the program to help them understand what is expected regarding completion.

 

Call Dr. Canfield at 214-384-0796 (Pain Management: December 5, 2024)
Mail to AESF, 14742 FM 981; Blue Ridge, Texas 75424

Click here for the E-MAIL registration form (Leave your phone number for a call back regarding your credit card)

 

 

Name________________________ Address ______________________________  City____________________ State________ Zip Code______________  Phone #_________________ Fee Paid _______ Degree(s)_______ Specialty _________ E-mail address:_______________________

 

Please contact Dr. Canfield for Credit Card payments

 

Anesthesia Education and Safety Foundation CE Registration Information, Certifications & Cancellation/Refund policy:

Call us at 1-214-384-0796 to register.

E-Mail Contact:  You may contact us by e-mail at sedationce@aol.com.   Web site address:  http://www.sedationce.com

Registration form mailing address: AESF, 14742 FM 981; Blue Ridge, Texas 75424
CONFIRMATIONS
:
Will be sent by telephone to the official phone number provided to us.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION:  Please notify us in writing no later than 48 hours before the course commences (in the form of an e-mail or phone call.

CE credits provided by the Anesthesia Education and Safety Foundation, Inc., an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry.  Provider ID# 217924.

 

Anesthesia Education & Safety Foundation, Inc. is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state of provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 8/1/2022 to 7/31/2026, Provider ID# 217924 and ADA-CERP.