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Hurts so...Swell!  Management of Acute Dental Pain and

Appropriate Opioid Prescribing

Thomas A. Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P

*Understand the pharmacology and mechanism of action of opioid and non-opioid analgesics, as well as their potential for abuse.

*Identify the intended role of these analgesics in the treatment of acute dental pain, as well as situations which may preclude their use.   

*Discuss best practices for prescribing, guidelines for storage and disposal.

*Describe techniques useful in recognizing and identifying potential addiction as well as  avoiding  potential drug diversion.

*Learn current protocols for management and treatment of opioid addiction.

Friday, December 8, 2023 @ Center for Visual & Performing Arts, Munster, IN

8:00 - 8:45 am Registration/Continental Breakfast

9:00 am -1:00 pm Program

• This will meet half of the new 8 hour requirement for your CSR license renewal. 
• See IDA site for details: IDA Site MATE Act Information 

About the Speaker:

Thomas A. Viola, R.Ph., C .C .P.
Dental professionals are tasked with the safe and effective management of medically complex patients. Knowledge of dental pharmacology has never been more essential to patient care.

With over 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional
speaker and published author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his national and international
reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members
of the dental team.
As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified, Tom provides valuable insight on the complex interplay between pharmacology and
physiology so that clinicians may be knowledgeable about not only the dental considerations of medications used to treat systemic
illness but also the systemic considerations of medications used to provide dental treatment. As an educator, Tom is a member of
the faculty of over 10 dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year.
As an author, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals, has served as a contributor, chapter author
and peer reviewer for several pharmacology textbooks and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s
Council on Scientific Affairs.
As a speaker, Tom has presented over 1000 informative, humorous and engaging continuing education seminars and webinars to
dental professionals internationally since 2001. Meeting planners and attendees agree that Tom is their choice to educate within
this dental specialty.