Dentistry and KASPER: Management of Pain in the Dental Office
About This Event
This course meets the requirements of HB1 and satisfies the continuing education requirement for Kentucky dental license renewal as specified in 201 KAR 8:533 Section 9 (3)(c) concerning the use of the Kentucky All Scheduled Prescription Reporting System (KASPER) and addiction disorders. The course will discuss the current opioid epidemic, review the requirements of KASPER, discuss recent changes to KASPER, provide practical utilization of eKASPER for the practicing dentist, and discuss changes in the management of acute dental pain. It includes lecture and PowerPoint presentation via Zoom Webinar and is designated for 3.0 hours of continuing education credits.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the current opioid epidemic.
- List the requirements of KASPER.
- Discuss recent KASPER updates.
- Discuss practical utilization of eKASPER for the dentist.
- Identify the most commonly prescribed controlled substances in Kentucky.
- Discuss management of acute dental pain.
- Describe analgesic drug interactions and contraindications.
- Identify resources available to dentists.
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
General dentists, hygienists, and dental team members
Event Format
Virtual
CE Credits
3*