The New York AGD Learning Center Presents

Pain Management, Identification of Addiction, and Guidelines for Prescribing or Dispensing Opioids

Date: Sunday, May 6, 2018

Location: 1902 Whitestone Expressway, Suite 204, Whitestone, NY 11357

Registration: 1:30pm  Course 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Course Code 340

Presentation by Dr. Marc M. Gottlieb

Dr. Marc M. Gottlieb was born and raised on Long Island, attended Union College in Schenectady New York and then shuffled off to Buffalo for Dental School. While attending the University at Buffalo he received many academic scholarships, awards and fellowships.

After graduation from dental school Dr. Gottlieb went on to a two-year post-graduate residency program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center This unique opportunity provided advanced training in anesthesiology and all the specialties of dentistry.

Dr. Gottlieb is currently on staff at Stony Brook University Hospital and maintains a full time private practice. During his 35 year dental career was awarded 2 U.S. patents, presented over 125 continuing education programs and published over 20 dental articles. For the past seven years he has been honored by Dentistry Today’s list of top CE providers

Course Goals and Objectives

This program is designed for all prescribers of controlled substances from the resident to our veterans about to retire. Through literature reviews, case studies and professional experience the participant will understand their role is combatting the current opioid epidemic.

Topics and Objectives:

•            Review State and federal requirements for prescribing controlled substances

•             Establish a pain management plan for your office

•             Utilize appropriate prescribing practices

•             Managing acute pain

•             Palliative medicine

•             Prevention, screening and signs of addiction

•             Responses to abuse and addiction

The New York State constituent of the Academy of General Dentistry is an approved program provider.  The sponsor’s formal CDE programs are acceptable by the AGD for Fellowship and Mastership and membership maintenance credit.  This course is also acceptable for MCE Licensing Maintenance.  The current term of approval extends from 01/01/19 to 12/31/20.  AGD Code #219318.