Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs

* This course satisfies the 2 CE unit requirement made effective by the Dental Board of California for license renewal effective January 1, 2023.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore pain management drug options for acute pain control
• List how to register for, and utilize, CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization and Review and Evaluation System)
• Discuss red flag indicators of prescriptions issued for reasons other than a legitimate medical purpose
• How to manage acute and chronic pain in the dental setting.
• The risks and identification of opioid use disorder.
• The practices and legal requirements for opioid prescribing and dispensing. 2 CE units

*Register by Monday January 26, 2026 to avoid a late fee – CDA Members and Staff: $49 / Non-CDA Members $79
*Late Fee: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – CDA Members and Staff: $59 / Non-CDA Members
Registration Must Be Made By: Monday, February 2, 2026.