Dental Resource Center

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.

Most dentists who own a digital scanner are using a fraction of its clinical potential. This session walks through a complete digital workflow system — PLAN2Succeed — where every new patient scan becomes the foundation for treatment planning, case presentation, and same-visit momentum.

Through three real case types (single implant, full arch implant, and cosmetic), attendees will see how one scan drives the entire treatment sequence from diagnosis through delivery, including design, printing, and milling where applicable.