Emergency Opioid Reversal for Dentists: Evidence-Based Strategies

Emergency Opioid Reversal for Dentists: Evidence-Based Strategies for When, Why and How

Date & Time Thursday, 6/29/2023 8 EST PM |7 PM CST |5PM PST

Register first and then a second link will be sent to register to receive the zoom link 5 days prior to the course date. This is a live program.

Course Description:

The ever-increasing death rate associated with the opioid epidemic has brought emergency opioid overdose reversal into the spotlight. With the increased potency and duration of new illicitly-manufactured fentanyl analogs, new strategies for effective opioid reversal are emerging, including the introduction of new opioid antagonists. Additionally, there are parallel concerns for adverse reactions to opioid overdose reversal, including the opioid withdrawal syndrome. This course summarizes current scientific evidence and opinion on the issues surrounding emergency opioid reversal.

ADACERP Joint Provider-ship Statement: This continuing educational activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADACERP) through joint efforts of the Texas A&M University School of Dentistry and the Association for Continuing Education Directors.

Meet the Speaker: Arthur H. Jeske, DMD, PhD

Arthur H. Jeske, DMD, PhD, is the Associate Dean for Strategic Planning and Continuing Dental Education and a professor in the Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health at UTHealth School of Dentistry. He earned his PhD in pharmacology and DMD degrees from the Medical College of Georgia. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and Greater Houston Dental Society and is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists. Dr. Jeske chaired the ADA's Council on Scientific Affairs in 2004 and has authored numerous articles on the use of drugs in dentistry. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of Mosby's Dental Drug Reference and Editor of Contemporary Dental Pharmacology.

Course Topics & Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Review the pharmacologic characteristics of opioid antagonists

• Describe the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose

• Review the currently recommended methods for administration and dosages of antagonists used to reverse opioid overdose

• Describe the potential adverse effects of opioid reversal and their management

Course information: Date: Thursday, June 29 , 2023,  Time, 7:00pm-8:30pm  CST

Location: Office or Home Computer- Registration here online and zoom link to follow.

Credit: 1.5 hours lecture  online and live zoom

AGD Codes: 132 Anesthesia and Pain control 134 Prescription Medications

Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, Office of Continuing Education is a member of ACDE (Association of Continuing Dental Education).

ACDE brings together individuals who represent college and university based continuing dental education programs associated with accredited dental schools in Canada and the United States.

ACDE and its members' goal is to serve you, the dental professional, in delivering high quality, evidence-based continuing dental education programs to meet your educational needs.

The ACDE and 35 of its member schools are jointly providing a series of live webinars featuring university-based leaders and educators.

Each lecture is hosted by a different school! Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry will provide the CE and verification of participation for all who register to attend.

See below for a list of all Universities involved.

A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health

A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

Dalhousie University

Dental College of GA at Augusta University

Marquette University School of Dentistry

McGill University

Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Arizona

Ohio State University College of Dentistry

Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada

Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

University at Buffalo, Continuing Dental Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry

University of British Columbia Continuing Dental Education

University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry

University of Detroit Mercy Dental

University of Florida Continuing Dental Education

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

University of Louisville School of Dentistry

University of Maryland School of Dentistry

University of Michigan

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry

University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

University of Texas Health School of Dentistry at Houston

University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Continuing Dental Education

University of Washington

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the schools listed here.

TAMU SOD Office of CE Registration Information, Certifications & Cancellation/Refund policy: Texas  A&M University School of Dentistry is an  ADA CERP Recognized Provider.           

QUESTIONS: Please feel free to call us at 1-214-828-8238. For quicker response please email your questions through the online registration website. ADA CERP is a service of the American  Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality  providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE  provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Continuing education credits issued for  participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all  states/provinces. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the  requirements of his/her state/provincial licensing board(s). CONFIRMATIONS:  Will be sent by e-mail to the official email address provided by the attendee to the registration website. Exact email is necessary.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION: Tuition is refundable if a course is canceled by  the Office of CE. A $50 fee will be assessed for any course  cancellation.  All payments by check or cash are deposited into the Texas A&M University account  and CANNOT be refunded.  “No Shows” for a course  forfeit all tuition. Confirm notification of cancellation by e-mail. The CE Office cannot be held responsible for a  non-refundable airline ticket.

Event Venue

Your Office of Home Computer, Your Computer, Dallas, United States