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Opioid Course for Florida Licensed Dentists
To ensure your license stays active, all Florida licensed dentists registered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to prescribe controlled substances must take a two-hour continuing education course on opioid training by Jan. 31, 2019.
The Florida Dental Association is offering an Opioid Use Disorder in Dental Patients course to meet this requirement:
Course Description
Opioid use disorder is a persistent problem in the United States and has become an important issue to medical and dental professionals. With this course, doctors will have a greater understanding of the current problem of opioid use disorder and be able to develop a protocol for treating these patients.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the scope of the opioid program and the current situation in Florida.
- Learn the best practices for safe prescribing of controlled substances, including emergency opioid antagonists, and monitoring patients.
- Identify the risk of ...
MCNA Updates
Opioid Course for Florida Licensed Dentists
To ensure your license stays active, all Florida licensed dentists registered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to prescribe controlled substances must take a two-hour continuing education course on opioid training by Jan. 31, 2019.
The Florida Dental Association is offering an Opioid Use Disorder in Dental Patients course to meet this requirement:
Course Description
Opioid use disorder is a persistent problem in the United States and has become an important issue to medical and dental professionals. With this course, doctors will have a greater understanding of the current problem of opioid use disorder and be able to develop a protocol for treating these patients.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the scope of the opioid program and the current situation in Florida.
- Learn the best practices for safe prescribing of controlled substances, including emergency opioid antagonists, and monitoring patients.
- Identify the risk of ...
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Opioid Abuse Prevention Resources
The American Dental Association (ADA) is offering dentists online access to information about safe prescribing and the management of dental pain through the ADA Center for Professional Success. This information, including online continuing education, is available free of charge to ...
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Opioid Abuse Prevention Resources
The American Dental Association (ADA) is offering dentists online access to information about safe prescribing and the management of dental pain through the ADA Center for Professional Success. This information, including online continuing education, is available free of charge to ...
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Medical Emergencies
Is your office prepared to deal with medical emergencies such as respiratory and circulatory disturbances or allergic reactions? An established and thorough medical emergency plan helps all members of your office staff recognize, respond to, and effectively manage a medical emergency should one arise. The following ...
MCNA Updates
Is your office prepared to deal with medical emergencies such as respiratory and circulatory disturbances or allergic reactions? An established and thorough medical emergency plan helps all members of your office staff recognize, respond to, and effectively manage a medical emergency should one arise. The following ...
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Focus on Prevention: Dental Sealants
At MCNA, we take great pride in delivering access to high quality dental care and services to our members with the help of our outstanding network of providers. We focus on the prevention of oral disease for the children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP programs to help them avoid painful dental decay, missed hours at school, and costly restorative treatment. One of the most effective methods available for the prevention of tooth decay is dental sealants.
According to a 2016 joint report published by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), children with dental sealants are up to 80% less prone to cavities than those without them. The ADA and the AAPD also came to the following evidence-based clinical recommendations for the use of pit-and-fissure sealants on the ...
MCNA Updates
Focus on Prevention: Dental Sealants
At MCNA, we take great pride in delivering access to high quality dental care and services to our members with the help of our outstanding network of providers. We focus on the prevention of oral disease for the children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP programs to help them avoid painful dental decay, missed hours at school, and costly restorative treatment. One of the most effective methods available for the prevention of tooth decay is dental sealants.
According to a 2016 joint report published by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), children with dental sealants are up to 80% less prone to cavities than those without them. The ADA and the AAPD also came to the following evidence-based clinical recommendations for the use of pit-and-fissure sealants on the ...
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MCNA's Kids Zone Has You Covered!
Check out our online Kids Zone for oral health education flyers created by MCNA just for kids! Each flyer explains a different topic related to oral health, from bruxism to the importance of getting a professional dental cleaning. All flyers are available for download so you can print copies to give to patients and parents.
We also have interactive games and cool ...
Children's Corner
MCNA's Kids Zone Has You Covered!
Check out our online Kids Zone for oral health education flyers created by MCNA just for kids! Each flyer explains a different topic related to oral health, from bruxism to the importance of getting a professional dental cleaning. All flyers are available for download so you can print copies to give to patients and parents.
We also have interactive games and cool ...
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International Day of Friendship - July 30
The United Nations (UN) first officially proclaimed July 30 as International Day of Friendship in 2011, but early celebrations of this unifying holiday occurred in countries across the world including Paraguay, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, and other countries in South America. According to the UN, this holiday promotes the idea that "friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities." The UN focuses particularly on the inclusion of young people in community activities that promote international understanding and respect for diversity.
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International Day of Friendship - July 30
The United Nations (UN) first officially proclaimed July 30 as International Day of Friendship in 2011, but early celebrations of this unifying holiday occurred in countries across the world including Paraguay, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, and other countries in South America. According to the UN, this holiday promotes the idea that "friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities." The UN focuses particularly on the inclusion of young people in community activities that promote international understanding and respect for diversity.
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