CEU - SAFE OPIOID PRESCRIBING AND PAIN MANAGEMENT IN DENTISTRY

Online Course Description – AGD Pace Code 346 (1 CEU)

AGD Subject Code: 346 – Opioids, controlled substances, and pain management

Course Overview: This 1-hour, self-paced online continuing education course is designed for dental professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in safe opioid prescribing. Aligned with CDC guidelines, the program addresses evidence-based pain management strategies, emphasizing the use of non-opioid alternatives before considering opioid medications.

Participants will learn to identify patient-specific risk factors, navigate state and federal prescribing regulations, Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs), and implement effective patient communication to set realistic pain control expectations. The course also covers best practices for storage, disposal, and documentation to support compliance and patient safety.

Learning Objectives: 

• Apply current CDC recommendations for opioid prescribing in dental care.
• Evaluate and prioritize non-opioid pain management strategies.
• Identify risk factors for opioid misuse and diversion.
• Educate patients on safe use, storage, and disposal of opioid medications.
• Document prescribing decisions in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Details:

PACE-Approved National Provider

CE Credit: 1 CEU

Created: 2025

No prerequisites required

No financial conflict or bias. 

Dental Practice Resources will submit your attendance verification to the AGD  on your behalf. Please allow up to 30 days for documentation of your participation to be added to your transcript. If you are an AGD member please provide your member number. If you'd like us to submit to CEBroker please provide licensure info via email. 

Format: Online, self-paced, with post-course knowledge assessment and survey.

Disclaimer: This course will NOT fulfill the 3 hour CE requirement for the following states. 

Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana (one-time requirement), Mississippi, and New Mexico.

Please note that access to course content and materials is limited to the duration of the course. Upon completion, users will no longer have access to the course modules, resources, or any associated training materials.

Refunds: No refunds on digital purchases or downloads.