Pain Management; Analgesics, Opioids, Adjuvants and Beyond
About This Event
Pain is the most common presenting symptom of a dental patient. The learner will receive an overview of different types of pain syndromes and best practice guidelines on the management of acute and chronic dental pain. Non-steroidal analgesics and Opioids will be discussed. Pharmacology of pain medications will be discussed in detail. At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to: Discuss common types of pain experienced by the dental patient; Understand how the management of pain affects the quality of life of the dental patient; Develop an awareness of misconceptions and consequences of untreated pain; Identify appropriate analgesics for each type of pain; Discuss the pharmacology of analgesic medications; Understand the role of the dental team in assessment and treatment of pain.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss common types of pain experienced by the dental patient
- Understand how the management of pain affects the quality of life of the dental patient
- Develop an awareness of misconceptions and consequences of untreated pain
- Identify appropriate analgesics for each type of pain
- Discuss the pharmacology of analgesic medications
- Understand the role of the dental team in assessment and treatment of pain.