Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Area Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Watertown, Wisconsin
Pain diagnosis and treatment is a fundamental skill for any oral and maxillofacial surgeon. OMSs deal with acute and various chronic pain that may be difficult to manage due to restriction of opioid narcotic use, compromised medical status, comorbidity or drug interactions. This presentation discusses pathophysiology of pain, diagnosis and management of a variety of subcategories of pain and special considerations and alternative medicine in pain management.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Understand the difference between acute pain and chronic pain and their management.
Assess non-opioid and nonpharmacologic pain management options and their role in dental care, considering safety, side effects and drug interactions.
Apply pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles to select safe pain management strategies for geriatric, pediatric and pregnant patients.
