"WHO Said What About Ibuprofen and COVID-19?"
COVID-19 and Its Impact on Dental Pain Management
Management of acute odontogenic pain is accomplished with the use of opioid analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, and, occasionally, cannabis.
However, the respiratory depressive effects of opioid analgesics, the anti-inflammatory effects of NSAIDs, the potential hepatoxic effects of acetaminophen and the immunosuppressive effects of cannabis might actually worsen the progression of, and the comorbidities associated with COVID-19 infection. This program will explore the rationale for the continued use of these agents in the management of odontogenic pain in patients who are at risk for or who have been infected with COVID-19.
Course Release Date: 3/1/2022
Course Review Date: N/A (new course)
Course Expiration Date: 3/1/2024
Refund Policy: Since the intellectual property contained in this online course is made available on-demand immediately after purchase, no refunds will be issued for this course after purchase.
Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the pharmacology and mechanism of action of opioid analgesics, NSAIDs, and acetaminophen.
- Describe the pharmacology and proposed mechanism of action of cannabis in the management of odontogenic pain.
- Identify the rationale for and the potential risks of using these agents for the management of odontogenic pain with regard to COVID-19 infection.
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Thomas Viola is a board-certified pharmacist who also serves the professions of dentistry as a clinical educator, professional speaker and published author, in the areas of oral pharmacology and local anesthesia.
Tom is a member of the faculty of 16 dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year. Tom is well known nationally and internationally for his regular contributions to several dental professional journals. Through his informative, humorous and engaging live seminars and webinars, Tom has earned his reputation as the go-to specialist for making dental pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team.
