Who Should Participate

This series is designed for staff and administrators who provide dental care to American Indian and Alaska Native patients. This includes dentists, dental/oral hygienists, dental therapists, dental assistants, and front desk staff. 

Participants must work in an IHS/Tribal/Urban Clinic to be eligible for free CDE, although anyone can take the course.

Overall Objectives of the Series 

By the end of the series, participants should be able to: 

• Identify up-to-date guidance on the recommended durations and dosages for prescription opioids in dental settings.
• Describe the role Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) play in preventing opioid misuse.
• Discuss how trauma impacts the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people and how it may manifest during a dental visit.
• Describe screening strategies to identify patients with substance use disorders.

Registration & Fees

This course is FREE OF CHARGE. A brief registration process is required, and upon completion of an online evaluation, eligible participants may request a certificate of participation at no charge.

To Enroll

Select the enroll button.

If you have an account, you will be prompted to enter your user name (email) and password. If you forgot your password, follow the prompt to reset it. 

If you do not have an account, create one. Be sure to enter your agency type and name., as well as your professional title. 

When you complete a course module, you will receive instructions on how to apply for the CDE credit.

Continuing Dental Education (CDE)

This course has been approved by the IHS Division of Oral Health, an accredited sponsor of continuing education under the American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program or CERP. Participants who complete each module will receive 1 hour of CDE credit under AGD subject code 157.

Participants must work in an IHS/Tribal/Urban Clinic to be eligible for free CDE.