Special Edition – Prescribing Controlled Substances Webinar

Do you need to complete your Prescribing Controlled Substances CE requirement for license renewal? Look no further than the FDA! As a member benefit, this course is available to you both live and on demand, to accommodate your needs. All verified webinar attendance will be reported to CE Broker for those who attend the live webinar by December 19.

If you are unable to participate in the live webinar on December 17, a recording will be emailed to you afterward. To receive CE credit for viewing the recording, you must complete a brief quiz. Credit will be reported to CE Broker within one week of completing both the recording and the quiz. Registration and payment are required to receive the webinar recording.

Webinar Details:

Date & Time: Wednesday, December 17 | 7-9 PM EST
Title: Opioid Use Disorder in Dental Patients
Cost: $40 for FDA Members | $60 for Non-FDA Members

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Course Description:
The opioid crisis is a public health emergency in the U.S., with a severe impact in Florida. In this webinar, Dr. Portnof will review the current standards for prescribing controlled substances and Florida laws and rules related to the prescribing of controlled substances. Attendees will leave the course able to define acute and chronic pain and opioid addiction and know when to consider non-opioid and non-pharmacological alternatives for treating pain. This lecture satisfies the Florida Board of Dentistry’s mandatory continuing education requirement for Safe and Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances. These 2 hours of CE can also be used toward the 8-hour MATE Act requirement.

At the conclusion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand the scope of the opioid program and the current situation in Florida.
  • Learn the best practices for safe prescribing controlled substances, including emergency opioid antagonists, and monitoring patients.
  • Identify the risk of addiction and the best practices for safe and effective treatment of acute paid with opioids.
  • Review Florida Laws and Rules related to the prescribing of controlled substances and Florida’s PDMP (E-FORCSE) and instructions regarding usage, with emphasis placed on the recent modifications made to improve safety.
  • Discuss the non-opioid and non-pharmacological alternatives for treating pain.

Speaker: Jason Portnof, DMD, MD
Dental degree, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine; medical degree, from Weill Cornell Medical College; diplomate, the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; fellow, American College of Surgeons; fellowship training in pediatric maxillofacial surgery/craniomaxillofacial surgery, Royal Children’s Hospital in  Melbourne, Australia; private practice, Boca Raton, FL. 

Questions about this webinar? Contact us at 850.681.3629 or ce@floridadental.org.

 

 

FDA Hosted Webinar Series – Rooted in Dentistry

Free Webinar Series for FDA Members


The Rooted in Dentistry Webinar Series is your opportunity to stay informed, grow your skills and earn CE hours. With up to 6 CE hours available, this live webinar series is a convenient way to expand your knowledge at no cost. Don’t miss your chance to earn 6 hours of CE annually at no cost as an FDA member dentist.

The 2026 webinar topics and schedule will be announced soon!

2025 Webinar Topics Included:

- Premedication Guidelines
- Digital Implant Restoration
- Oral-Systemic Health
- Peri-Implant Disease
- + more

CE credit for verified course attendance in the 2024 and 2025 webinars has been reported to CE Broker for Florida-licensed attendees. If you have questions about your CE from the Rooted in Dentistry Webinars, please contact Lisa O'Donnell at 850.350.7106 or lodonndell@floridadental.org.

 

 

Cancellation Policy

All webinar sales are final. Due to the nature of this purchase, cancellation refunds will not be honored for any reason. After the date of this webinar, you will receive the on-demand recording for you to watch at your convenience.

ADA CERP

The Florida Dental Association is approved as a continuing education sponsor by the Florida Board of Dentistry. The Florida Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

Questions? Contact us at fda@floridadental.org or 800.877.9922.