CE Course & Event Information

SU3 - Recognizing Drug Abuse in Dental Patients and KASPER Update 2024

Sunday, August 25th 2024, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Patty Bonasso Byrd
Ticket #: SU3

Sunday, August 25, 2024
9:00 a.m. – Noon
“Recognizing Drug Abuse in Dental Patients and KASPER Update 2024”

3 Continuing Education Hours
FEE: $110.00
AUDIENCE: ALL

Drug abuse is a major health problem in America and impacts every dental practice as well as our families.  Dental professionals can play a huge role in drug abuse identification, prevention and intervention.  Emphasis will be placed on increasing your skills and abilities to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug abuse, refer suspected drug abusers for help and treat recovering patients in your practice.

This course will also discuss the Kentucky All Scheduled Prescription Electronic Reporting System (KASPER), as well as current State and Federal regulations important to the prescribing of controlled substances by dentists licensed to practice in Kentucky.

Kentucky Board of Dentistry Regulation for Continuing Education Requirement (KASPER) 201 KAR 8:532.  Dentists are required to complete 3 hours of continuing education that relates to the use of the electronic monitoring system, pain management or addiction disorders prior to renewing their license every renewal cycle.
 
At the conclusion of this course, the participant should understand:
• The signs and symptoms of illegal drug use/abuse (oral, physical and psychological).
• Drug interactions with substances used during oral care.
• Communication strategies when working with active or recovering patients.
• Resources available to support patients and dental professionals.
• The use of the KASPER system and current State and Federal regulations important to the prescribing of controlled substances by dentists licensed to practice in Kentucky.