Beyond the Script: Controlled Substance Regulations in Dentistry
About This Event
Under the Controlled Substances Act and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s regulations, Dentists must maintain specific records of controlled substances they maintain, prescribe, administer, and/or dispense in order to prevent diversion and abuse of these substances. Additionally, Dentists must take certain measures to secure any controlled substances maintained on their premises. Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in criminal prosecutions, fines and even short prison sentences. This course describes the applicable requirements.
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
1. Complete and maintain DEA Forms for ordering controlled substances;
2. Develop and maintain both Initial Inventories and Biennial Inventories of controlled substances maintained on the premises;
3. Properly dispose of controlled substances;
4. Guard against diversion of controlled substances by screening employees with access and implementing other required security requirements; and
5. Prepare for a potential DEA Inspection.
Learning Objectives
- Complete and maintain DEA Forms for ordering controlled substances
- Develop and maintain both Initial Inventories and Biennial Inventories of controlled substances maintained on the premises
- Properly dispose of controlled substances
- Guard against diversion of controlled substances by screening employees with access and implementing other required security requirements
- Prepare for a potential DEA Inspection