Start Date: 2/26/2027 6:00 PM PST
End Date: 2/26/2027 8:15 PM PST

Organization Name: Harbor Dental Society

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Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances Schedule II Opioid Drugs CE via Zoom

Friday, February 26, 2027 | 6:00 PM – 8:15PM

2 CEU core 

This CE course covers CA Dental Board's Regulations.

Stay informed, compliant, and confident in your prescribing practices! This course reviews the responsibilities, legal requirements, and professional considerations associated with prescribing Schedule II opioid medications in dentistry.

Presented in partnership with Monterey Bay Dental Society (MBDS), this course is designed to help dental professionals strengthen their understanding of responsible opioid prescribing while fulfilling continuing education requirements.

What You’ll Learn

In this in-depth session, you'll review essential pain management information. After the session, you'll be able to:

• 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 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. 

Who Should Attend?

• Dentists who prescribe, administer, or furnish Schedule II controlled substances.
• Dentists seeking to fulfill California's required opioid prescribing CE for license renewal.
• Practice owners and clinical leaders interested in strengthening prescribing policies and patient safety.
• Dental professionals seeking a better understanding of opioid-related risks and responsible pain management.

About the Speakers

Dr. Grover is Chair of the Division of Emergency Medicine at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.  Dr. Grover was born at Community Hospital and is a life-long resident of Monterey County.  He graduated from medical school at University of California, Los Angeles as one of the top three students in his class.  Dr. Grover completed his residency at Stanford in Emergency Medicine and was chief resident.  In addition to his current role as Division Chair, he is an attending physician in the Emergency Department, Vice Chief of Staff for the hospital, and serves as Physician Champion for the Monterey County Prescribe Safe Initiative.

Dr. Close is an Attending Emergency Physician at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, and the lead clinical physician for the Monterey County Prescribe Safe Initiative.  She has been practicing emergency medicine at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula since 2003.