Free Dental CE Webinar hosted by Dental CE Academy. The Opioid Epidemic. Substance Abuse CE webinar

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TITLE:  THE OPIOID CRISIS - WHAT DENTAL CLINICIANS SHOULD KNOW

​COURSE FEE:  Free

CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit

AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE:  157 Substance Abuse

MODE: Electronically Mediated | Live interactive webinar.  

SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS  (Bio below)

CE SUPPORTER: Kerber USA

AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:  Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google Chrome Browser

COURSE SUMMARY:  This is a free dental continuing education course hosted by Dental CE Academy

Dentists have been identified as among the leading prescribers of opioids. Used to alleviate pain, dental clinicians have commonly prescribed opioids after tooth extractions or surgical procedures. In particular, the removal of third molars, most routinely performed during the teen years, has received significant focus since dentists were reported to be the highest prescribers of opioids for this vulnerable age group. - ADEA

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

Understand the scope of the Opioid Problem

Describe the role of the dental clinician in reducing opioid prescribing

Review prescribing recommendations

Discuss strategies to reduce opioid abuse
















Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS is the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy administered by Virtual Dontics®. She completed dental school training at the University of California, San Francisco; during the height of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic. Dr. Roling is credited as an early pioneer of Teledentistry. Her clinical practice spans pediatrics to geriatrics. Previously an Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF; and Public Health Preceptor, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Dr. Roling also held the position as Chief for the Office of Oral Health, Maricopa County, Department of Public Health where she administed the nation's largest pediatric oral health prevention programs for the third largest U.S. public health department. As a mobile dental provider, she commanded a large teledentistry practice to treat homebound geriatric patients. She is a recipient of the Pediatric Oral Health Access Program (POHAP) scholarship and provided dental services pro bono to at risk infants and foster children. She has completed certification through the American Dental Education Association in conjunction with the Academy of Academy Leadership and Institute for Allied Health Educators "Advances in Educational Methodology." In 2017 she was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, and in 2018 interviewed on National Public Radio. 

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER: This course is supported by Kerber USA.  The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy, she is not paid an honorarium. She is a paid employee of Dental CE Academy. No corporate entity has influenced or contributed the content of this presentation. For written documentation contact [email protected].

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DENTAL CE ACADEMY DISCLAIMER: The views expressed and opinions and materials presented during these live and recorded presentations represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental CE Academy or its parent company Virtual Dontics®.  Dental CE Academy assumes no responsibility for the content of the presentations made by the individual speakers. Any suggested protocols for treatment, materials, or services may be based up on the speakers' own clinican experience and should not be construed as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected presentations may include exploratory research or experimental procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may lead to new interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of dentistry.  Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes necessary discussion and understanding.