Opioid Update and Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health and Burnout for the Provider
About This Event
Opioid Update and Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, and Burnout for the Provider — a live, in-person continuing education course presented by the NC Dental Society. This course provides updates on opioid prescribing, identification and management of substance use disorders, strategies to recognize and address mental health issues and burnout among providers, and practical steps to stay compliant with licensure requirements. Attendees will connect with colleagues in the Triangle and receive CE credit from an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
Learning Objectives
- Review current opioid prescribing guidelines and regulatory requirements
- Identify and manage substance use disorders in dental patients
- Recognize signs of provider mental health decline and burnout and apply coping/mitigation strategies
- Implement practice-level changes to improve compliance and team support
- Understand pain management alternatives and appropriate pharmacologic therapies
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dentists and dental team members
Event Format
In-person
CE Credits
3*