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Addressing Pain with Care: Strategies Beyond Opioids

Credit Available - See Credits tab below.

Bundle(s):
CE, Golf & Pickleball Event Hosted by Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery
Faculty:
Dr. Omar Watson, DDS, MD, FACS
Duration:
1.5 CE Hours
Format:
Audio and Video
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Description

Elevating Patient Care Through Responsible Pain Management

In this focused self-study, Dr. Watson explores the dual responsibility of alleviating patient pain while minimizing risks associated with opioid prescribing. He reviews the pharmacology of commonly used medications, highlights lessons from the opioid crisis and its magnification during the COVID-19 pandemic, and provides practical insights into non-opioid and non-pharmacologic methods of pain control.

You will also gain perspective on the evolving role of medical cannabis, as well as actionable strategies for patient communication, prescribing decisions, and treatment planning that enhance both safety and outcomes.

Course Details

Addressing Pain with Care: Strategies Beyond Opioids
Presented by Dr. D. Omar Watson, DDS, MD, FACS, FICD

Educational Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Analyze the balance between delivering high-quality patient care and minimizing opioid reliance in pain management.
  • Discuss the pharmacology of pain medications and apply best practices for safe prescribing.
  • Evaluate the impact of the opioid crisis, including pandemic-related factors, on dental practice and patient outcomes.
  • Identify alternative treatments and non-pharmacologic approaches for effective pain control.
  • Examine the evolving considerations of medical cannabis use and its implications for dental professionals.

This complimentary self-study CE program was originally presented on August 13, 2025, by Dr. D. Omar Watson, Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery.

This course is included in a larger in-person event. Along with access to 6 self-study CE courses, the program features a live Q&A with the doctors of Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery, golf or pickleball, dinner, and networking. Your registration gives you access to everything, and you can join as much or as little as your schedule allows.

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Credits

Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery CE Credit Statement

 

Flagship Specialty Partners

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. (04/01/2024) to (03/31/2027)

Provider ID #417153

 

 

 

 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) through the joint program provider approval of Flagship Specialty Partners and Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery. Flagship Specialty Partners is approved for awarding FAGD/MAGD credit.

Earn up to 1.5 CE Credit Hour(s) with this program. You should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of your participation in the educational activity.

Faculty

Dr. Omar Watson, DDS, MD, FACS's Profile

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Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery

D. Omar Watson, D.D.S.,M.D., F.A.C.S., was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After college, Dr. Watson attended University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He was the first student to receive the Ida Gray Award for encouraging multicultural ideals within the dental school. After graduating from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, he was blessed to pursue his aspiration to be an oral surgeon. He was accepted in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at Detroit Receiving Hospital of the Detroit Medical Center. The program was very demanding, but Dr. Watson was able to complete the program while also obtaining a Medical Doctorate degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine and finishing an internship in General Surgery.

Dr. Watson is a diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In addition, Dr. Watson is a member of the Richmond Academy of Medicine (RAM). Furthermore, as a board member for the Virginia Dental Association Foundation (VDAF), he often participates in Mission of Mercy projects.

When not at work, Dr. Watson balances his life by spending time with his wife and two beautiful children. He also has developed a love for running, loves good music, travel, sports, time with family/friends, and church activities.

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