November 1, 2023 – Meeting Kickoff
Presented at the 3 Rivers Dental Conference at Nemacolin

Opioids in Dentistry (Act 124)

2 Credit Hours

The Opioids in Dentistry “Act 124” course covers the safe and competent use of opioids for managing acute moderate to severe dental pain using
opioid prescribing principles for general dentists and dental specialists. The course provides the most current information on minimizing opioid abuse through patient education, patient assessment and screening (for substance use disorders), and the use of tools, such as prescription monitoring programs.

Learning Objectives:

  • To understand the effect of opioid pain medications on the body and brain
  • To effectively evaluate patients’ risk factors, treatment needs, and overall substance abuse risk
  • To completely discuss the risks of abuse and addiction associated with opioid medication with patients
  • To practice safe and competent opioid prescribing for acute pain
matthew spady

PRESENTED BY:

Mr. Matthew Spady, HEM, CHPSE
Regional Manager
CLYM Environmental Services, LLC

Mr. Matthew Spady is a safety professional with over 18 years of experience in providing consultancy to entities in the life sciences and healthcare industries.  He earned a BS in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University and has worked for Clym Environmental Services since 2006.  In his capacity as a regional manager for Clym he has overseen the implementation of comprehensive safety programs, including customized written safety plans, training and audits at biotech companies, colleges and many medical and dental practices.  He presently serves as the regional manager for Clym’s Greater Pittsburgh area of operations.  In addition, he has completed the requirements for the prestigious Certified Healthcare Environmental Manager professional designation
(HEM), and the Certified HIPAA Privacy Security Expert designation (CHPSE). Mr. Spady is also pioneering plastics recycling in the dental world, to achieve a less then 10 percent true waste accumulation for participating offices. Mr. Spady also achieved accreditation for Clym though NAID for secure document destruction and is now AAA certified. Mr. Spady co-founded and is the director of Pennsylvania Technical Institute, a for-profit school that focuses solely on dental assisting training and education.

2024 Courses and Speakers

Matt Binstock, Daniel Spickard, Nora Peace, Rebecca Olds
Integrating Financial and Legal Best Practices for a Resilient Dental Practice
Dr. Michelle A Lucatorto DNP FNP- BC
Collaboration Between Dentistry and Nursing
Dr. William Yant
Are You Numb Yet?
Ms. Michelle A Lucatorto DNP FNP- BC
Mindfulness and Meditation
Ms. Autumn Bupp
An Overview of Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, HazCom, and HIPAA in the Dental Office
Dr. Michael Ribera
Root to Crown Solution
Mr. Charles Watts
Radiation Safety Overview for Dental X-ray Operators
Dr. Michael Ribera
Endo Hands-On
Ms. Autumn Bupp
Recognizing and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse in Pennsylvania
Dr. George Just, DDS, JD
The Legal Implications of Being a Dental Practitioner
Dr. Elizabeth Pawlowicz
Post-Radiation Dental Care
Dr. Lauren Palmer
Yoga and Stretching
Dr. Katie To
Wellness Dentistry – The Future of Dentistry is Here
Dr. Paul Goodman and Dr. Todd Fleischman
The New Patient Experience and an Introduction to Relationship Based Dentistry
Fundamentals of Dental Photography to Enhance your Restorative Dental Care
Dr. Katie To
Elevate your practice: Embracing Digital Smile Design with Wellness Dentistry
Dr. Rick Williamson
Prevention and Reversal of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentistry

Dental Society of Western PA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider Approved by Pennsylvania Dental Association.
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.
Dental Society of Western PA designates this activity for 6 continuing education credits.