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Dental procedures and pain management

Expiry Date
: 31/01/2028
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
Rating
: 3.5/4

A review of pain management techniques pre-, peri- and post-operatively to dental procedures and trauma

Keywords: Local anaesthetics, opioids, NSAIDs

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

The aim of this article is to understand the role of local anesthetics, NSAIDs, and opioids amidst an emerging opioid crisis.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The appropriateness of prescribing pain medication following dental procedures
  2. Alternatives to opioids


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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