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Optimizing Dental Pain Management: Evidence-Based Non-Opioid Strategies in the Era of the Opioid Crisis
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The opioid epidemic continues to reshape clinical practice, placing increased responsibility on dental professionals to deliver effective pain control while minimizing risk. As one of the leading prescribers of immediate-release opioids, dentists play a critical role in advancing safer, evidence-based approaches to pain management.
This course provides a practical, clinically focused roadmap for managing acute dental pain without reliance on opioids. Participants will explore the latest guidelines, including the use of NSAIDs and acetaminophen as first-line therapy, and learn how to implement highly effective multimodal strategies such as the “2-4-24” regimen. The program also addresses patient risk factors for substance use disorder, with an emphasis on identifying vulnerable populations and improving prescribing decisions.
In addition, attendees will gain insight into emerging non-opioid therapies, evolving regulatory requirements, and real-world strategies to improve patient compliance and outcomes. Designed for immediate application in practice, this course equips clinicians with the tools needed to provide safe, effective, and responsible pain management in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.
By attending this webinar you will learn how to:
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Apply evidence-based guidelines to select effective non-opioid analgesic regimens for acute dental pain management.
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Evaluate patient-specific risk factors for opioid misuse and incorporate strategies to minimize opioid exposure.
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Implement multimodal pain management protocols, including the optimized use of NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and adjunctive therapies.
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Assess emerging non-opioid therapies and regulatory requirements to support safe, compliant, and effective prescribing practices.
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Author Bio
Dr. Mark Donaldson
Mark Donaldson, BSP, RPH, PHARMD, FASHP, FACHE
Associate Principal, Pharmacy Advisory Solutions
827 Highland Drive, Whitefish, Montana, 59937
Mark Donaldson received his baccalaureate degree from the University of British Columbia and his Doctorate in Clinical Pharmacy from the University of Washington. He has practiced as a clinical pharmacy specialist, clinical coordinator and director of pharmacy services at many healthcare organizations in both Canada and the United States. He is currently Associate Principal of Clinical Pharmacy for Vizient’s Advisory Solutions, and lives in Whitefish, Montana. Dr. Donaldson is a Clinical Professor at the University of Montana, Clinical Associate Professor at the Oregon Health & Sciences University, and affiliate faculty in Dentistry at UBC. He has lectured internationally to both dental and medical practitioners focusing on dental pharmacology and therapeutics and is a leader in the field.
Dr. Donaldson has published numerous peer-reviewed works and textbook chapters. He serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of the American Dental Association and is the 2016 recipient of the Academy of General Dentistry’s Dr. Thaddeus Weclew Award. In 2019 he was conferred by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) with the “Special Friend of Canadian Dentistry Award.” This award is given to an individual outside of the dental profession in appreciation for exemplary support or service to the profession as a whole. He can be reached via email at:
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Commercial Disclosure
This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Septodont. Dr. Mark Donaldson is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Septodont. Dr. Mark Donaldson may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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