Adolescent Pain Management and NSAID Considerations
Thursday, June 7
8-9 AM PT
Free

This webinar will address safe and effective treatment of acute postoperative pain when treating adolescents in the dental practice. Following this presentation, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the rationale for combining the two peripherally-acting analgesics, acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
• List factors that may contribute to young adult dental patients being at greater risk of opioid abuse following dental surgery.
• Provide instructional elements recommended when counseling patients regarding safe and responsible prescribing of opioids following a dental procedure.

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The webinar will be available online after June 7.

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Supporting Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders Webinar

This course describes substance use disorder screening tools, how to effectively diagnose a substance use disorder and how to locate available treatment resources. Participants will also learn how to:

• Define the types of substance use disorders common in older adults.
• Recognize the epidemiology and magnitude of substance use disorders among older adults.
• Identify the potential benefits and risks of substance use, and how it may lead to a substance use disorder.
• Define the association between SUD and co-morbid mental health issues.
  Recognize the various treatment options and overall need for care coordination.

Access this archived webinar on the Resources for Integrated Care website.