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Reducing Opioid Prescriptions Related to Oral Care
Manage episode 425618736 series 2367721
Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Marcia Rojas Ramirez, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Season 6, Episode 50
On this episode Dr. Marcia Rojas Ramirez from the UK College of Dentistry shares about ADOPT—Alternatives to Dental Opioid Prescribing After Tooth Extraction. Discover how this groundbreaking study, backed by multiple colleges within the University of Kentucky, aims to minimize opioid prescriptions and offer safer, effective alternatives for pain management.
Dr. Rojas Ramirez shares insights into the high risks associated with opioid use in younger populations and the innovative interventions ADOPT is implementing. From academic detailing with dental providers to patient education and the provision of non-opioid analgesics, this episode sheds light on a multifaceted approach to combat the opioid epidemic in Kentucky.
For more information:
Connect with the UK College of Dentistry by clicking any of the links below:
UK Dentistry on Facebook
Connect with FCS Extension for assistance with any topic you hear about on Talking FACS.
UK FCS Extension
424 episoder
Manage episode 425618736 series 2367721
Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Marcia Rojas Ramirez, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Season 6, Episode 50
On this episode Dr. Marcia Rojas Ramirez from the UK College of Dentistry shares about ADOPT—Alternatives to Dental Opioid Prescribing After Tooth Extraction. Discover how this groundbreaking study, backed by multiple colleges within the University of Kentucky, aims to minimize opioid prescriptions and offer safer, effective alternatives for pain management.
Dr. Rojas Ramirez shares insights into the high risks associated with opioid use in younger populations and the innovative interventions ADOPT is implementing. From academic detailing with dental providers to patient education and the provision of non-opioid analgesics, this episode sheds light on a multifaceted approach to combat the opioid epidemic in Kentucky.
For more information:
Connect with the UK College of Dentistry by clicking any of the links below:
UK Dentistry on Facebook
Connect with FCS Extension for assistance with any topic you hear about on Talking FACS.
UK FCS Extension
424 episoder
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