Opioid Prescribing and Opioid Abuse Training for Dental Healthcare Providers (Illinois)

The following Illinois Opioid Prescribing and Opioid Abuse Training for Dental Healthcare Providers is designed to educate dental healthcare providers (DHCP) on opioids.What you will learn: Techniques for assessing patient pain levels Guidelines for prescribing opioids safely and effectively Identifying signs of opioid misuse Overview of federal and state regulations governing opioid prescribing Ethical responsibilities of dental healthcare providers in preventing opioid abuse Strategies to prevent opioid abuse in the dental healthcare setting Understanding the options for treatment and referral for patients struggling with substance use disorder Effective communication strategies for discussing pain management