Join us on November 27 at 6 pm for a virtual Category 1 Lecture, "Pain Management and Analgesics Use in the Dental Office: What’s new?" presented by Dr. Aviv Ouanounou
Course Description:
One of the most common sequela associated with dentistry and dental treatment is acute post-operative pain. Almost every procedure associated with dental treatment has the potential to cause some degree of post-operative pain requiring multi-faceted management. Today’s clinician has a large armamentarium of pharmacological agents to draw from to control acute post-operative pain. Depending on the anticipated severity of postoperative pain, these agents may include acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) and opioids. Attendees in this lecture will be introduced to evidence-based information related to the basic mechanisms of pain, the pharmacology of analgesics and the rationale for the selection of an analgesic for the treatment of acute odontogenic pain. Also, other newer analgesics (particularly used for chronic facial and TMJ pain) will be discussed. The common adverse drug reactions and drug interactions associated with these agents will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the physiology of pain
2. Review and discuss the pharmacology of the most common analgesics used in dentistry to treat acute and chronic pain
3. Recognize potential drug interactions and adverse drug events associated with the use of analgesics commonly prescribed by dental practitioners and understand the importance of organ function/ disease status in altering the absorption, distribution, metabolism and therapeutic action of dentally used analgesics.
About Dr. Aviv Ouanounou, B.Sc, M.Sc, D.D.S, F.I.C.D., F.I.C.O., F.A.C.D., F.P.F.A.
Dr. Aviv Ouanounou is an associate professor of pharmacology and Preventive Dentistry at the faculty of dentistry, University of Toronto. He received both his DDS and MSc at the University of Toronto. He teaches pharmacology and Preventive Dentistry to undergraduate and graduate students and is also a clinical instructor and Treatment Plan Coordinator in the University clinics. Dr. Ouanounou is regularly invited to speak at conferences locally, nationally and internationally. Dr. Ouanounou won numerous teaching awards including winning “Best Teacher of the Year Award” at the faculty of dentistry, three times: in 2013, 2015 and in 2019. Also, Dr. Ouanounou is the recipient of the 2014-2015 prestigious Dr. Bruce Hord Master Teacher Award for excellence in teaching at the University of Toronto and is the 2018-2019 Recipient of the W.W. Wood Award for Excellence in Dental Education. Dr. Ouanounou is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fouchard Academy. He is a member of the American Academy of Pain Management and the American College of Clinical Pharmacology. He has published and authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. He also maintains a general private practice in Toronto.
Date: Thursday, November 27th
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm Eastern (will start at 5:45 pm with President and sponsor messages)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Attending orthodontists are eligible to receive Category 1 - 3.0 CE points after completing the self-assessment test.
Core 1 Lecture Requirements:
Registration is required to be eligible.
This course qualifies as a Category 1 Core Course as designated by the RCDSO. CDE Credits: 3.
You are required to attend the full session, if you arrive more than 15 minutes late, or leave the session early, you will not receive the Category 1 credit.
You are required to complete a mandatory exam – You will receive a link at the end of the lecture with instructions on how to complete and submit your exam upon completion.
You must complete the mandatory exam and submit it in order to be issued a Core 1 certificate.
Your attendance during the lecture will be monitored to ensure that you have participated in accordance with the requirements mentioned above.
Fees:
OAO Member + 2 Staff - $0.00
OAO Member + 3 Staff - $25.00
OAO Member + 4 Staff - $50.00
Non-Member or Lapsed Member - $100.00
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