This course is designed to educate dentists and dental hygienists on current principles and techniques for the management of pain. Topics covered include:

• Definition of pain

• Types of pain

• Physiology of pain

• Oral facial pain disorders

• Drugs used to manage pain

• Pain management techniques

  • Local anesthetics

  • Trigger point injections

  • Oral appliances

  • Non-traditional techniques

• Opioid awareness and the opioid crisis

• Post-operative pain strategies

• Tools to control fear and anxiety

• Ergonomics

• New products to manage pain and sensitivity

THIS IS A WEBINAR, BUT CONTAINS 3 LIVE CE CREDITS

About the Speaker

Bio of Karson L. Carpenter B.S., D.D.S.
Karson L. Carpenter serves as President of Compliance Training Partners. He is an OSHA approved trainer who has for over 25 years designed educational programs to bring dental facilities into compliance with the governmental regulations that affect them in the areas of OSHA, HIPAA and infection control. His experience includes guiding numerous clients across the United States through OSHA and HIPAA inspections as well as the critical post-inspection process.