MATE Act 4-Part On-Demand Webinar Series

In May 2023, the GDA hosted a four-part webinar series to help members meet the DEA MATE training requirements. Those recordings are now available 24/7 to watch on-demand. Purchase the entire eight-hour series or courses a la carte.

• Course 1 - Substance Use Disorders (2 CE Hours) 
• Course 2 - Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse (2 CE Hours) 
• Course 3 - Effective Treatment Planning (2 CE Hours) 
• Course 4 - Pain Management and Substance Misuse (2 CE Hours) 

Course Goals & Objectives

• Describe reasonable standard of care for pain management before, during and after dental care.
• Explore methods on effectively communicating information on the proper use of opioids and other controlled substances for post-op discomfort and pain management.
• Identify patients who may be using opioids, cannabis, or other drugs and how to manage them.
• Provide information that will help the practitioner understand the importance and impact opioids potentially can have on our patient population and dental practice. 

Speaker: J. William "Bill" Claytor, Jr. DDS, MAGD (Executive Director - North Carolina Caring Dental Professionals

Format: Lecture On-demand